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Abortion Pills, the Budget, and RFK Jr.

Episode 441

April 9, 2026

This week, the Trump administration won a court battle to delay a ruling on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, angering its own anti-abortion allies. Meanwhile, the president’s budget arrived on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are unlikely to agree to its proposed cuts to Health and Human Services programs. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Maya Goldman of Axios join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more.

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Priced Out

Farm Bureau Health Plans Beat the ACA on Prices With an Age-Old Tactic: Rejecting Sick People

Fourteen states now allow health coverage through state farm bureaus. Though they generally share many features of Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, they aren’t insurance. Neither are they typically subject to federal or state health insurance requirements, and the benefits may be less generous or predictable than those of Obamacare plans.

By Michelle Andrews

April 9, 2026

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States Face Another Challenge With Medicaid Work Rules: Staffing Shortages

Some states already don’t have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees’ phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.

By Sam Whitehead

April 9, 2026

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Urgent Care Clinics Move To Fill Abortion Care Gaps in Rural Areas

When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care facility stepped in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states.

By Kate Wells

April 8, 2026

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Trump’s Personnel Agency Is Asking for Federal Workers’ Medical Records

The administration is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.

By Amanda Seitz and Maia Rosenfeld

April 8, 2026

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HealthQ

Can I Opt Out of Having My Doctor Take Notes With AI?

Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. If you opt in, you will likely get more of your doctor’s attention. But the technology is not perfect. Here’s what to know.

By Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio, Cara Anthony, and Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio

April 7, 2026

A doula stands next to a young mother sitting in a chair draped with colorful fabric. She holds a young baby in her arms.

This Northern Cheyenne Doula Was About To Start Getting Paid — Then Medicaid Cuts Hit

Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts.

By Katheryn Houghton

April 7, 2026

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These Women Had Their Breasts Removed To Thwart Cancer. Then Came the Pain.

Post-mastectomy pain syndrome, or PMPS, is estimated to afflict tens of thousands of U.S. women each year. And yet it is not well understood and is inconsistently treated.

By Brett Kelman and Amy Maxmen

April 6, 2026

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Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It

Rosa María Carranza has worked and paid taxes for more than two decades, but a provision in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make her and an estimated 100,000 other lawfully present immigrant seniors ineligible for Medicare. Now Carranza’s once secure retirement is in question.

By Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano

April 6, 2026

KFF Health News On Air

Journalists Capsulize Weight Loss News and ACA Premium Pressures

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

April 4, 2026

The Week in Brief

How Medicaid Contractors Stand To Gain From Trump’s Policy

Get our weekly newsletter, The Week in Brief, featuring a roundup of our original coverage, Fridays at 2 p.m. ET.

By Samantha Liss and Rachana Pradhan

April 3, 2026

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Priced Out

Tax Time Brings Surprises for Some Who Receive ACA Subsidies

Some people find they owe money back for subsidies if their income changed from what they estimated. In 2026, more people may find themselves in this situation — and face higher repayment amounts — if they don’t carefully track their income.

By Julie Appleby and Andrew Jones

April 3, 2026

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Listen: What the Vaccine Schedule Whiplash Means for Your Kids

Big swings in federal vaccine policy are giving some parents and clinicians whiplash. KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” to break down the latest developments and their relation to growing cases of vaccine-preventable illnesses in the Washington, D.C., region.

By Julie Rovner

April 3, 2026

What the Health? From KFF Health News

GOP Mulls More Health Cuts

Episode 440

April 2, 2026

Despite public opposition to the cuts they made to federal health programs in 2025, Republicans reportedly are considering more cuts to help pay for the war in Iran. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that Colorado cannot ban “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ minors. Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Sandhya Raman of Bloomberg Law join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Elisabeth Rosenthal, who wrote the last two “Bill of the Month” stories.

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State-Run Insurance Plans for Foster Kids Leave Some of Them Without Doctors

North Carolina rolled out a $3.1 billion insurance plan for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plan. The state is one of several experimenting with a model that has left kids’ guardians scrambling to find health care providers.

By Andrew Jones

April 2, 2026

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US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines

This week, the CDC began to publish long-awaited data that will reveal the extent of measles’ comeback. While applauding the science, researchers say the Trump administration has done little to contain the virus. “That we’re even talking about this is nuts,” one virologist said.

By Amy Maxmen

April 2, 2026

An older man lies in a hospital bed. His wife and daughter are on either side of him, smiling.

Deadly Denials

After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials, West Virginia Tackles Prior Authorization

After Eric Tennant died, his widow vowed to speak out against West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency, which had denied cancer treatment recommended by Tennant’s doctor. Her efforts paid off. In March, West Virginia’s governor signed a bill to protect some patients from harm tied to prior authorization.

By Lauren Sausser

April 1, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Readers Sound Off on Wage Garnishment, Work Requirements, and More

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

April 1, 2026

An exterior of a health clinic with a blue sign that reads, "Bluestem Health."

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Darkens Outlook for Government-Backed Clinics

About 17,000 federally funded health clinics stand to collectively lose $32 billion under GOP-backed fiscal policies in the next five years — just as more uninsured patients will rely on them for low-cost care.

By Phil Galewitz

April 1, 2026

A sheet of paper says "Medicaid Eligibility" with a stethoscope resting on top.

Trump’s Hunt for Undocumented Medicaid Enrollees Yields Few Violators

Federal health officials have ordered states to reverify the immigration status of hundreds of thousands of Medicaid enrollees. After seven months, findings from five states show the reviews have uncovered few immigrants without legal status who are improperly receiving benefits.

By Phil Galewitz

March 31, 2026

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