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Watchdogs Cite Lax Medical And Mental Health Treatment Of ICE Detainees

By Sarah Varney April 15, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The Adelanto ICE Processing Center houses nearly 2,000 people in California. Federal, state and watchdog reviews say the Florida-based firm that runs the facility fails to provide adequate health care.

Progressive Democrat Seeks Changes To Pelosi’s Plan To Curb Drug Costs

October 1, 2019 Morning Briefing

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) circulated a letter urging “necessary improvements.” In addition, the Pelosi plan could cause problems for the 340B program, a federal drug discount program designed to aid hospitals that serve poor people.

Readers And Tweeters Take Dialysis Providers To Task: Nowhere But In The USA

August 23, 2019 KFF Health News Original

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

The Collapse Of A Hospital Empire — And Towns Left In The Wreckage

By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Lauren Weber Photos by Heidi de Marco August 20, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Jorge A. Perez and his management company, EmpowerHMS, helped run an empire of rural hospitals. Now, in a staggering implosion, 12 of them have entered bankruptcy and eight have closed their doors, leaving hundreds of residents without jobs and their communities without lifesaving emergency medical care. So, what happened?

New Medicare Advantage Tool To Lower Drug Prices Puts Crimp In Patients’ Choices

By Susan Jaffe September 17, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials are allowing the private insurance plans to use “step therapy” for drugs administered by doctors. In step therapy, patients must first use cheaper drugs to see if they work before receiving more expensive options.

Planned Parenthood To Spend $45M On 2020 Elections; Trump Gets Reward For Fulfilling Anti-Abortion Promises

January 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

Planned Parenthood said the $45 million will fund canvassing and grassroots operations, along with digital and TV ads in nine key states. “Our country is at a crossroads, but now it’s time for us to reclaim our power,” said Jenny Lawson, executive director of Planned Parenthood Votes. Meanwhile, Susan B. Anthony List and its affiliated super PAC will launch a $52 million effort to reelect President Donald Trump, who scored big victories for the anti-abortion movement during his time in office.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Drug Prices Are Rising Again. Is Someone Going To Do Something About It?

January 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

As drugmakers hike prices, interest to rein them in grows on Capitol Hill. Next week marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, and both the House, whose leaders back abortion rights, and the Senate, controlled by abortion foes, are holding statement votes. And the government shutdown is still affecting health programs. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Alice Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues.

Finalizan regla que busca expulsar a Planned Parenthood de programa de planificación familiar

By Julie Rovner February 22, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Este programa proporciona anticonceptivos, pruebas y tratamiento para ETS a 4 millones de pacientes cada año. Planned Parenthood sirve a alrededor del 40% de ese número.

Smaller States Worry Sweeping $48B Opioid Settlement Won’t Be Fairly Divided In Terms Of Need

October 25, 2019 Morning Briefing

States have been trying to hammer out a settlement with drug companies, but with so many voices in the conversation, it’s been tricky to find compromises that satisfy everyone’s concerns. “Any global opioid settlement that doesn’t reflect the unique and unprecedented damage imposed on West Virginia through the opioid epidemic should be DOA,” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey tweeted. In other news on the opioid epidemic: hospitals take a page from the cities and states; overdose deaths go beyond fentanyl; and how doctors are avoiding pain patients.

Aspiring Doctors Seek Advanced Training In Addiction Medicine

By Will Stone, KJZZ March 22, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Once a tiny specialty that drew mostly psychiatrists, addiction medicine is expanding its accredited training to include primary care residents and “social justice warriors” who see it as a calling.

Trump’s Pediatric Cancer Crusade A Drop In Bucket Compared With Past Presidential Pitches

By Victoria Knight February 8, 2019 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump wants Congress to allot $500 million over 10 years for pediatric cancer research. While it’s welcomed by researchers and advocates, it’s not a lot of money.

Look-Up: Infection Risk Factors At Nursing Homes Near You

September 5, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the body’s response to an infection. Explore infection risk factors at nursing homes in your state. This tool tracks infection-related deficiencies and staffing levels for nursing homes that take Medicare and/or Medicaid.

Patients Turn To GoFundMe When Money And Hope Run Out

By Mark Zdechlik, Minnesota Public Radio January 16, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website’s campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans’ confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.

Unwitting Patients, Copycat Comments Play Hidden Role In Federal Rule-Making

By Sarah Jane Tribble September 11, 2018 KFF Health News Original

As HHS decided to cut $1.6 billion in drug payments to hospitals, it weighed thousands of comments generated by a pharmaceutical-funded advocacy group.

For Wildfire Safety, Only Particular Masks Guard Against Toxic Particulate Matter

By Samantha Young and Ana B. Ibarra November 15, 2018 KFF Health News Original

As wildfires blaze in Northern and Southern California, millions of people outside of the burn zones are getting exposed to dangerous wildfire smoke. For those donning face masks for protection, only a specific mask will work.

Advocates Wary Of Google’s $2.1B Deal To Acquire Fitbit When Tech Giant Is Under Scrutiny For Antitrust Violations

November 6, 2019 Morning Briefing

As concerns mount over Google’s market power and gathering of health data, consumer groups and some lawmakers are calling for regulators to take a closer look. Google is looking for a stronger presence in wearables.

FTC Likely To Prevail In Demands That Health Systems Report Information On Certificates Of Public Advantage

October 25, 2019 Morning Briefing

Section 6(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which the FTC cited in its information demands, gives the agency broad investigative authority to demand information from companies for use in research, legal experts point out. Other health system and hospital news comes out of Florida, Illinois, New York, Oregon and Wisconsin.

Two Crises In One: As Drug Use Rises, So Does Syphilis

By Anna Gorman February 14, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A significant portion of syphilis transmission in heterosexuals occurs among people who use drugs, particularly methamphetamine, a new report shows. Public health officials warn that you can’t treat one problem without addressing the other.

Vaccine Storage Too Often Fails To Meet Standards

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez February 12, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials regulate the handling of vaccines that are provided through the Vaccines for Children program, which offers the medicines generally for children whose families could not afford them. But there is no federal oversight of how these drugs are stored among other health care providers.

Facebook Live: The Cancer Divide

October 5, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Californians and Americans are living longer with cancer — but some are living longer than others. California Healthline’s Facebook Live addresses disparities in cancer diagnosis, treatment and care — and what can be done about them.

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