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KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Could The ACA Really Go Away?

July 11, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Is the entire Affordable Care Act unconstitutional? That was the question before a federal appeals court in New Orleans this week. Two of the three judges on the panel seemed inclined to agree with a lower court that the elimination of the tax penalty for failure to maintain coverage could mean the entire health law should fall. Also this week, President Donald Trump wants to improve care for people with kidney disease. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this, plus courts blocking efforts to require drug prices in TV ads and to kick Planned Parenthood out of the federal family planning program. Plus, Rovner interviews University of Michigan law professor Nicholas Bagley about the latest legal threat to the ACA.

Lawmakers Just Sent $484B Bill To Trump But They Are Already Gearing Up For Next Battle Royale

April 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

The fourth stimulus package was meant to supplement the depleted fund to help small businesses, but Democrats fought to include money for hospitals and expanded testing as well. This bill took longer to negotiate than the previous three, and it could be the last measure that gets through without an intense and public political fight.

At This Summer Camp, Struggling With A Disability Is The Point

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio August 13, 2019 KFF Health News Original

At a camp for kids in Nashville, physical therapists use “constraint-induced movement therapy.” It makes life tougher, temporarily, in hopes of strengthening the campers’ ability to navigate the world.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes October 11, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.

Hill Hodgepodge: Pelosi Draws From Democrats, GOP And Trump For Drug Plan

By Emmarie Huetteman September 20, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The House speaker announced her plan for lowering drug prices, which includes negotiations between drugmakers and federal health officials.

Treating Uninsured Could Cost Hospitals $42B, And As Layoffs Increase That Number Could Soar

April 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Trump administration has said the $100 billion emergency fund created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act could be tapped to reimburse hospitals for treating uninsured COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont issues an executive order on billing for treatment of the uninsured.

Congress Could Pass $250B Legislation Targeted At Helping Small Businesses As Early As This Week

April 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

Heavy requests for the previously approved $350 billion in loans push lawmakers to consider augmenting the original $2.2 trillion package with a smaller bill geared to help small businesses. Meanwhile, the Small Business Administration struggles with an aging system while under immense strain from the influx of emergency loan requests. In other news: Democrats eye Medicaid incentives for the next stimulus package; a comparison of the stimulus packages to the 2008 bailout; how much Trump hotels could benefit; and more.

Supreme Court Sides With Insurers In $12B Case Over Promised Risk-Corridor Funds Under ACA

April 28, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the federal government must live up to its promise to shield insurance companies from some of the risks they took in participating in the health law exchanges. Insurers who accused the government of a “bait and switch” claimed they are owed $12 billion.

In Rural Utah, Preventing Suicide Means Meeting Gun Owners Where They Are

By Erik Neumann, KUER August 28, 2019 KFF Health News Original

In Utah, 85% of deaths from firearms are suicides. To help people who might be vulnerable, outreach workers are discussing suicide prevention at gun shows and firearms classes.

KHN’s ‘What The Health’: Who Will Pay To Fix Problem Of Surprise Medical Bills?

June 13, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Lawmakers and patients want to eliminate “surprise” out-of-network medical bills. Hospitals, doctors and insurers say they want to eliminate them, too, but their opposition to one another’s proposals could complicate legislative efforts. Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this, plus the latest in news about reproductive health and health care sharing ministries.

Watch: ACA’s Future And ‘Medicare-For-All’ Front And Center As Candidates Line Up For 2020

April 16, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News talks about the court case challenging the Affordable Care Act and Democratic proposals to expand Medicare on C-SPAN and NPR.

‘Stonewall Generation’ Confronts Old Age, Sickness — And Discrimination

By JoNel Aleccia and Melissa Bailey May 22, 2019 KFF Health News Original

For a generation of LGBTQ people who lived through unprecedented social change, getting older poses new challenges — lack of services, discrimination, neglect and even abuse.

The Deep Divide: State Borders Create Medicaid Haves And Have-Nots

By Laura Ungar October 2, 2019 KFF Health News Original

State borders can highlight Medicaid’s arbitrary coverage. On the Missouri side of the Mississippi River, low-income people struggle with untreated health issues. But on the Illinois side, people in similar straits can get health care because their state expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act.

¿Sola? ¿Ansioso? ¿Deprimido? Tal vez tu dentista puede ayudarte

By Ana B. Ibarra February 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Una dentista de Oakland decidió incorporar una consultoría de salud mental en su práctica al observar que los pacientes hablaban de sus problemas de salud mental.

Lonely? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe Your Dentist Can Help

By Ana B. Ibarra February 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

An Oakland dental clinic has started screening its patients for depression, and referring them to a mental health counselor down the hall for immediate care if necessary. The program at Asian Health Services could be replicated elsewhere, and make help for mental health problems more accessible to hard-to-reach populations.

Governor’s ‘Mental Health Czar’ Seeks New Blueprint For Care In California

By Rob Waters August 29, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Thomas Insel, who ran the National Institute of Mental Health for 13 years before casting his lot with Silicon Valley, is taking a temporary break from his senior position at a health care startup to advise Gov. Gavin Newsom on how to remake mental health care in the Golden State.

Grief Grew Into A Mental Health Crisis And A $21,634 Hospital Bill

By Laura Ungar October 31, 2019 KFF Health News Original

She spent five days in the hospital undergoing psychiatric care. The bill she got is about the same price as a new Honda Civic.

Obesity Stigma And Yo-Yo Dieting, Not BMI, Are Behind Chronic Health Conditions, Dietitian Claims

By Julie Appleby September 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

With nearly 72% of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese, the pressing question is: Is it possible to be overweight and healthy at the same time? The science falls short.

Más vapeadores hacen su propio líquido, pero no sin riesgos

By Jenny Gold Photos by Heidi de Marco November 13, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A medida que más estados, ciudades e incluso el gobierno federal consideran la prohibición de la nicotina con sabores, miles de vapeadores comienzan a elaborar sus propios líquidos.

Hey, Hey! Ho, Ho! Is Striking For School Nurses The Way To Go?

By Ana B. Ibarra February 21, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Inspired by Los Angeles teachers, who were promised 300 more school nurses after striking last month, unions in Denver, Oakland, Calif., and beyond are demanding more school nurses or better compensation for them.

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