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Maine Voters Consider U-Turn On Vaccine Exemptions

By Patty Wight, Maine Public Radio March 3, 2020 KFF Health News Original

States tried to tighten vaccine requirements last year in the midst of measles outbreaks, but a backlash against a tougher law in Maine put a referendum on the ballot there. Voters weigh in on Super Tuesday.

More Evidence Backs Worries That Variant Identified In UK Is Deadlier

February 16, 2021 Morning Briefing

The latest research by British scientists confirms preliminary findings that the B.1.1.7 variant of the coronavirus does cause more severe cases of covid-19 and can lead to more deaths.

En 2020, California planea a lo grande en atención médica

By Ana B. Ibarra January 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Los proyectos de ley de atención médica y las iniciativas presupuestarias de los políticos están llenas de ideas y dólares, y se oponen a industrias poderosas.

For 2020, California Goes Big On Health Care

By Ana B. Ibarra January 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

California lawmakers are proposing ambitious health care ideas, from creating a state generic drug label to banning the sale of flavored e-cigarette products. Even though Democrats control state government, they’re likely to face pushback from powerful health care industry groups like hospitals.

As Coronavirus Spreads, Workers Could Lean On ACA Coverage Protection

April 3, 2020 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Julie Rovner discusses the role of the Affordable Care Act in helping to provide coverage to people affected by the virus’ economic repercussions.

Obamacare Co-Ops Down From 23 to Final ‘3 Little Miracles’

By Phil Galewitz September 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Once there were 23 of these nonprofit plans across 26 states; in January there will be only three, serving Maine, Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

Hospital Revenue Likely Will Fall $53B In 2021 — And That’s The Low Estimate

February 25, 2021 Morning Briefing

A report from the American Hospital Association said the drop could be as much as $122 billion compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Morning Briefing for Tuesday, January 5, 2021

January 5, 2021 Morning Briefing

Tuesday’s roundup covers FDA guidance on vaccine dosing, rollout troubles in states, Georgia runoffs, EPA’s rule, 340B discounts and more.

A Coronavirus Vaccine: Where Does It Stand?

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

Under ordinary circumstances, these phases of vaccine development can take years to complete. But now, during the age of coronavirus, the timeline is being shortened. Here’s an inventory of where things stand.

One Defensive Strategy Against Surprise Medical Bills: Set Your Own Terms

By Julie Appleby February 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

By writing in payment limits when signing hospital forms, patients might have leverage in negotiations over disputes that arise from surprise medical bills.

COVID en LA: prevención en los trabajos ha salvado vidas de latinos, dicen oficiales

By Anna Almendrala October 15, 2020 KFF Health News Original

La agresiva aplicación de las normas de salud y la apertura de líneas para denunciar si no se cumplen han contribuido a la disminución de muertes.

Federal Judge Tosses Hospitals’ Lawsuit Over 340B Drug Discount Program

February 19, 2021 Morning Briefing

District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said providers should use a new HHS dispute resolution process to try to resolve their issues before turning to the courts, Stat reports. Other news is on Humacyte, the AMR Action Fund and pharmaceutical reps.

From Clinic To Courtroom, Fighting For Immigrant Health Care

By Ana B. Ibarra December 19, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Jane Garcia is CEO of La Clínica de La Raza, which operates more than 30 clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area serving a high percentage of immigrant patients. She has challenged state and federal immigration policies in court, including the Trump administration’s recent attempt to expand the “public charge” rule.

Una luchadora por la salud inmigrante, en las clínicas y en las cortes

By Ana B. Ibarra December 19, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Jane García, directora ejecutiva de la Clínica de La Raza, que opera una red de 30 centros comunitarios de salud, ha sido testigo activo de la lucha por la salud de los inmigrantes.

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.

Google Completes Steps To Purchase FitBit For $2.1B

January 15, 2021 Morning Briefing

A report from Stat says the purchase could give Google an advantage in clinical trials and in the employer market interested in rewarding workers healthy habits. News is on the system rewarding higher insulin prices and an expected approval of a new drug from Aurinia to treat a serious kidney disease.

Watch: Reviewing Public Health Record Of New Coronavirus Commander Mike Pence

February 28, 2020 KFF Health News Original

KHN Midwest editor and correspondent Laura Ungar shares her expertise on Vice President Mike Pence’s public health track record as he leads the nation’s novel coronavirus response. Ungar covered a 2015 Indiana HIV outbreak and its fallout amid Pence’s tenure as governor.

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.

Massachusetts Recruits 1,000 ‘Contact Tracers’ To Battle COVID-19

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR April 14, 2020 KFF Health News Original

“I know we will succeed somewhat and we will fail somewhat,” says one of the plan’s chief architects. “We won’t be able to find every single person — but we will hopefully prevent a lot of deaths.”

Analysis: Get Ready For The Vaccine — They’re Never Simple

By Arthur Allen May 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Trials are an immense undertaking involving tens of thousands of participants. They’re likely to start this summer — but don’t expect quick results. And what’s a successful result, anyway?

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