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When Your Doctor Is Also A Lobbyist: Inside The War Over Surprise Medical Bills

By Rachana Pradhan February 12, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As lawmakers consider bills to protect patients against surprise medical bills, doctors have waged a stealth on-the-ground campaign to win over members of Congress. Here’s how they did it.

Fauci Warns Covid Rate Still Too High

April 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke on TV to warn that 50,000 new covid infections a day is too many. Meanwhile, studies show the B.1.1.7 covid variant, first found in the UK, is now the dominant strain in Oregon, and the Los Angeles Times reports on the record 5.7 million new cases reported globally over the weekend.

Is US Surge Of Highly Contagious Variant Inevitable?

March 16, 2021 Morning Briefing

The B.1.1.7 variant is poised to become the dominant strain in the U.S. but public health officials say future infection numbers depend on Americans’ precautions. Meanwhile a new study confirms fears that it is more deadly than other variants. In related news: a new variant is discovered in France.

‘An Arm And A Leg’: Can They Freaking Do That?!?

By Dan Weissmann December 12, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Introducing a new segment on “An Arm and a Leg” podcast: “Can They Freaking Do That?!?” We take your most vexing medical bill questions and hunt down information and experts who can help.

Tennessee’s Secret To Plentiful Coronavirus Testing? Picking Up The Tab

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio May 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Just about anyone who wants a coronavirus test in the state of Tennessee can get one. How? The state got buy-in and lots of participation from private labs by assuring them it will pay them.

Vacuna contra el coronavirus: ¿en qué punto está la investigación?

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact July 16, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A principios de julio, había cerca de 160 ensayos de vacunas en todo el mundo, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Las tres vacunas más avanzadas se encuentran en la fase 3.

Facebook Live: Intimate Lessons From The Front Lines Of Family Caregiving

November 20, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Family caregivers are the backbone of our nation’s system of long-term care for older adults. Every year, more than 34 million unpaid caregivers — mostly family members — provide essential aid to adults age 50 and older, helping with tasks such as bathing or dressing and, increasingly, performing complex medical tasks such as managing medications, dressing wounds and operating medical equipment.

Más adolescentes buscan atención médica para sus problemas de salud mental

By Phillip Reese November 12, 2019 KFF Health News Original

En 2018, los servicios de urgencias de California trataron a 84,584 pacientes jóvenes, de 13 a 21 años, con un diagnóstico primario relacionado con la salud mental.

‘Eeek’ Mutation Of A Variant: Latest Discovery Worries Disease Experts

February 3, 2021 Morning Briefing

Samples studied in the United Kingdom and the U.S. have shown a mutation of the more contagious B.1.1.7 variant first discovered in the U.K. Infectious disease experts are concerned about vaccine efficacy against this latest viral change.

Flavor Bans Multiply, But Menthol Continues to Divide

By Ana B. Ibarra November 8, 2019 KFF Health News Original

As states and communities ban the sale of flavored tobacco products linked to vaping, anti-smoking activists are piggybacking on the momentum to target menthol cigarettes. But some African Americans say menthol cigarette bans will lead to discrimination.

Data Suggest Virus Variant Found In UK Is Deadlier Than Earlier Versions

January 25, 2021 Morning Briefing

The CDC is reviewing a British report that indicates the B.1.1.7 strain may be 30% more lethal. NIH Director Francis Collins and Dr. Anthony Fauci say more information is needed to know if its more lethal and contagious.

Analysis: How A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Cost Americans Dearly

By Elisabeth Rosenthal July 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The United States is the only developed nation unable to balance cost, efficacy and social good in setting prices.

Medicare Part B Premiums Going Up

November 9, 2020 Morning Briefing

The monthly premium for outpatient care will go up by $3.90 next year to $148.50. The increase will claim a significant slice of retirees’ Social Security cost-of-living adjustment; it works out to nearly 20% of the average retired worker’s COLA of $20 a month next year, the AP reports.

The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?

By JoNel Aleccia July 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Although racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions are most at risk from COVID-19, they’ve historically been the least likely to be included in clinical trials for treatments for serious diseases. Will that change with COVID-19?

HHS Says Drugmakers Should Not Shut Off 340B Discounts To Hospitals

January 5, 2021 Morning Briefing

The Department of Health and Human Services issued an advisory opinion stating that pharmaceutical companies are obliged to offer discounts to medical facilities providing care to low-income communities.

Moderna Ups Its Vaccine Production Target To 1B Doses This Year

January 5, 2021 Morning Briefing

Other news on vaccine development and manufacturing looks at how we got here and the challenges ahead. Advice for people with allergies and cancer is also reported.

Warren’s Plan On ‘Medicare For All’ Could Raise Concerns Among Health Providers

November 4, 2019 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Julie Rovner was featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and MSNBC’s “Kasie DC” show over the weekend to talk about Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s plan to fund “Medicare for All.”

Hormone Blocker Shocker: Drug Costs 8 Times More When Used For Kids

By Sydney Lupkin, NPR News February 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Two drug implants are nearly identical. The one for children has a list price of $37,300. For adults, the list price is $4,400. One dad fought for his daughter to be able to use the cheaper drug.

More Contagious Virus Variant Spreads To 10 States; Japan IDs New Mutation

January 12, 2021 Morning Briefing

Indiana and Minnesota join the list of states where health officials have confirmed cases of the B.1.1.7 strain, first identified in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Japan says that is has detected another coronavirus mutation in travelers arriving from Brazil.

Pfizer Vaccine Likely Works Just As Well Against Variant Identified In UK: Studies

January 20, 2021 Morning Briefing

Two new studies find that the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech should be effective against the more contagious B.1.1.7 strain that has already spread to many nations. Other news on how emerging mutations may respond to inoculations is reported as well.

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