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Trump Administration Moves To Make Health Care Costs More Transparent

By Julie Appleby July 31, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The proposed rules would require hospitals to provide far more detail about the actual prices they charge insurers for patients’ care.

Proveedores de medicamentos en el mercado negro enfocan en inmigrantes

By John M. Glionna September 16, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Inmigrantes, no sólo de países hispanos, sino de todo el mundo, y algunos no inmigrantes también, están comprando una amplia gama de medicamentos ilegales en todo el país,

This Year’s Flu Is Hitting Children Especially Hard, And Experts Stay It’s Still Not Too Late To Get Vaccine

February 4, 2020 Morning Briefing

The CDC reports influenza B, which causes more significant illness in children than in adults, is the dominate strain of flu this year. Public health news is on liver transplants, pain sensitivity, autism, primary care, Alzheimer’s disease, and emergency room care.

Trump Signs Robust $8.3B Emergency Coronavirus Funding Bill That Congress Sent Through With Unusual Speed

March 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Lawmakers from both parties have stressed that Congress is “going to watch where the money goes.” Each state will be getting at least $4 million in assistance and HHS has also been ordered to use $3.1 billion of its quota on medical supplies, vaccine-making and ensuring health systems are up to handling the outbreak. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry was able to secure a win on vaccine price controls but progressives are still pushing the issue.

White House Relents In Face Of Lawmakers’ Pleading, Requests $1.25B In New Funding To Fight Coronavirus

February 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

The emergency spending request also includes accessing $535 million previously earmarked to fight Ebola and money from allocated to other federal agencies, for a package totaling $2.5 billion. “To this point, no agency has been inhibited in response efforts due to resources or authorities. However, much is still unknown about this virus and the disease it causes,” acting White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought wrote to congressional leaders. Democrat were quick to slam the funding request as too small for the scope of the outbreak. Meanwhile, Republicans were worried about potential drug shortages as fallout from the virus continues.

State Lawmakers Eye Federal Dollars To Boost Mental Health Counseling By Peers

By Rob Waters July 1, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Medicaid pays for mentoring of mental health patients by “peer supporters,” but only if they are state-certified. California is one of two states with no certification program. Legislation pending in Sacramento would change that — if the governor backs it.

Has Your Doctor Asked You About Climate Change?

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR July 19, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Some physicians say connecting the consequences of climate change — heat waves, more pollen and longer allergy seasons — to health helps them better care for patients.

Heavy Rains, End Of Drought Could Help Keep West Nile Virus Subdued — For Now

By Harriet Blair Rowan April 12, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Scientists say drought can spur transmission of the disease and that wetter winters since 2015 have helped reduce the number of infections in California. In the long term, however, climate change could mean more drought — and more infections.

Federal Appeals Court Takes Up Case That Could Upend U.S. Health System

By Julie Rovner July 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The Affordable Care Act is again being put to the test after a lower court judge ruled the massive health law unconstitutional. Could the case ricochet back to the Supreme Court in the throes of the 2020 presidential campaign season?

A Million Californians Don’t Have Clean Drinking Water. Where Do They Live?

By Harriet Blair Rowan June 28, 2019 KFF Health News Original

More than 10% of residents in 12 California counties don’t have safe drinking water, according to a California Healthline analysis of state water data. State lawmakers have pledged $130 million a year to help bring clean drinking water to Californians who need it.

Public Health Experts Say Trump Administration Response Has Improved But Still Falling Short: They’re ‘At A C Now’

May 5, 2020 Morning Briefing

The officials driving the Trump administration’s coronavirus response have expanded testing and helped revamp medical supply chains. “I think the administration is at a C now because they’re at least meeting the needs in a pandemic,” said a former Trump administration official. “But they’re not an A or B yet because we’re not getting ahead of the problem.” In other news from the administration: a top FEMA leader to depart and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticizes the White House for not allowing task force members to testify in front of Congress.

UCSF Medical Center Backs Off Plan To Deepen Ties With Dignity Health

By Jenny Gold May 28, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The University of California’s flagship San Francisco hospital system cut off negotiations with the Catholic-run health care system in the face of heated opposition from UCSF faculty and staff.

Listen: Reporter Describes Breakdowns In Electronic Medical Records

March 18, 2019 KFF Health News Original

KHN senior correspondent Fred Schulte describes a KHN-Fortune investigation into the massive push to track and share patient health care records.

Brechas profundas: fronteras estatales resaltan la enorme disparidad en Medicaid

By Laura Ungar October 2, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Las fronteras estatales se han convertido en líneas divisorias arbitrarias entre los que tienen Medicaid y los que no, y los pacientes con problemas financieros similares enfrentan destinos de salud muy diferentes.

I’m A CPAP Dropout: Why Many Lose Sleep Over Apnea Treatment

By Victoria Knight July 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

An estimated 18 million American adults have sleep apnea. The go-to treatment — a CPAP machine — offers a healthy restful night’s sleep, but many people struggle to use it. As many as 50% of patients stop using the device.

Why You Should Take A Peek At Your Doctor’s Notes On Your Health

By Victoria Knight June 19, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Some patient advocates say your doctor’s notes offer insights you might never hear from your physician, putting patient and provider on the same page.

CMS Axes New York’s Plan To Extend Its Medicaid Reform Program After State Asked For $8B In Funding

February 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

In denying New York’s request, the federal government is refusing to support the way the state is trying to change its delivery system to care for people in community medical facilities rather than in hospitals. It is rejecting the application but not eliminating funding that was already promised. Other Medicaid news comes from Minnesota and West Virginia.

Caen en picada las nuevas inscripciones en Covered California

By Ana B. Ibarra January 30, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Las nuevas inscripciones cayeron casi un 24% para los planes de 2019. Algunos expertos dicen que esta baja no es una sorpresa.

New Covered California Sign-Ups Plummet

By Ana B. Ibarra January 30, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Even though the number of people renewing their Covered California health plans increased this year, new enrollment plunged by nearly a quarter compared with last year, posting a bigger drop than the federal health insurance exchange, healthcare.gov, which saw a 16 percent decrease. Officials largely blame the elimination of the federal tax penalty for people without insurance.

McConnell Unveils $1T Stimulus Plan: $1,200 Checks For Some Americans, Loans For Airlines, $300B Pot For Small Businesses

March 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) released his proposed $1 trillion package, but some financial experts think it’s still not enough to counter the financial devastation of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, lobbyists and hospitals scramble to get a piece of the action.

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