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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Health Plans Busting Out All Over

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal discuss Democratic, Republican and bipartisan health proposals all being pursued in Congress, including the latest version of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) “Medicare-for-All” proposal. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Sept. 13, 2017

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Postcard From The Hill: Senators Shelve Histrionics In Search Of Obamacare Fix

The Senate health committee is putting aside partisan bickering this month to seek a legislative remedy to a possible spike in Obamacare premiums this fall.

By Rachel Bluth

Sept. 12, 2017

Uninsured Rate Falls To Record Low Of 8.8%

Census Bureau reports that 28.1 million people in the country were without insurance in 2016, down from 29 million the year before.

By Phil Galewitz

Sept. 12, 2017

If You’re Blindsided By Health Plan Changes, Learn The Root Causes — And Your Rights

Insurers can reduce benefits or change cost sharing, but they are generally supposed to tell enrollees about the change beforehand. And although plans must tell patients when they are denied coverage, sometimes treatment is affected for other reasons.

By Michelle Andrews

Sept. 12, 2017

Quiz: How Well Are You Paying Attention?

To strengthen your core knowledge of health care policy, it helps to be a regular reader of Kaiser Health News. Here's a pop quiz to gauge what you have learned.

Sept. 11, 2017

A Rare Dementia Gene Runs In The Family, But He’s Fine — So Far

A Washington state man inherited the mutated gene that stole his mother’s mind. He doesn’t have the disease, and doctors don’t know why.

By JoNel Aleccia

Sept. 11, 2017

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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Welcome Back, Congress. Now Get To Work.

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News discuss the return of Congress and bipartisan efforts to shore up the individual health insurance market for 2018, as well as renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Sept. 8, 2017

Guess Who Pays The Price When Hospital Giants Hire Your Private Practitioner?

Gobbling up doctors’ independent practices is lucrative for hospital systems — but not necessarily a good deal for the physicians or consumers, critics say. Northern California is a case in point.

By Jenny Gold

Sept. 8, 2017

Meningitis B Vaccine’s High Price Poses A Health Care Conundrum For College-Bound

This immunization may mark a shift among some vaccine makers to higher-priced, “niche” preventives that protect against very specific and sometimes rare illnesses.

By Shefali Luthra

Sept. 8, 2017

For Low-Income Drug Users, Medi-Cal Offers A Fresh Start

Under a five-year agreement with the federal government, California is using Medicaid dollars to expand drug treatment, including more inpatient care and a broader range of medications.

By Anna Gorman

Sept. 8, 2017

5 Governors Press Congress For Fast Bucks To Secure Obamacare Market In 2018

State leaders tell senators that federal dollars are needed this fall to keep insurers participating in Obamacare next year and prevent big hikes in premiums.

By Julie Rovner and Rachel Bluth

Sept. 7, 2017

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Lawmakers Debate How Much Wiggle Room To Give States In Health Care

The federal health law includes a provision that allows states to alter some of its rules if they can think of a better way to provide health care to their residents, but it’s not clear how far outside the box states can go.

By Julie Rovner

Sept. 7, 2017

Congress’ Tight Timetable Complicates Renewal Of Children’s Health Plan

The Senate Finance Committee begins hearings Thursday on the program, which provides coverage to more than 9 million children and is up for renewal on Sept. 30.

By Phil Galewitz

Sept. 7, 2017

Shedding New Light On Hospice Care: No Need To Wait For The ‘Brink Of Death’

Hospice care often prompts fear and misunderstanding, but the services provided can lead to less pain and trauma at the end of life.

By Judith Graham

Sept. 7, 2017

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Insurance Commissioners Say Help Offered By Congress Is Not Enough To Save Market

Making needed fixes to Obamacare before next year may be more difficult — and expensive — than Senate leaders think, state insurance commissioners suggested at a Senate hearing Wednesday.

By Julie Rovner and Rachel Bluth

Sept. 6, 2017

Move To End DACA Leaves Some Young Immigrants Fearing For Their Health

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program made it possible for young adults who came into the country illegally as children to get jobs with insurance and, in some states including California, Medicaid. Now that coverage is in peril.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Anna Gorman

Sept. 6, 2017

Hurricane’s Health Toll: A Texas Doctor Taps Lessons From Katrina

After weathering the catastrophe in New Orleans 12 years ago, Dr. Ruth Berggren moved to Texas, where she again finds herself in the center of a hurricane crisis. In a Q&A, she draws parallels between the harrowing events and pinpoints risks in Harvey’s aftermath.

By Shefali Luthra

Sept. 6, 2017

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Vital Health Officials You’ve Never Heard Of: Insurance Commissioners In The Hot Seat

The fate of the Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance marketplaces remains in play as state insurance commissioners take a central role in the debate.

By Julie Appleby

Sept. 6, 2017

How Below-The-Radar Mergers Fuel Health Care Monopolies

Most acquisitions by hospitals of physician practices are too small to trigger antitrust attention, study says. But a buying spree of “onesies and twosies” doctor practices has driven competition down and prices up.

By Jay Hancock

Sept. 5, 2017