California’s RN Wages Now Highest In The Nation, Federal Data Show
By Ana B. Ibarra
October 24, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Registered nurses in the state earn an average annual salary of $100,000, compared to a national average of $71,000.
Lawmakers Meet To Discuss $4B Extension Of VA Choice Program
July 19, 2017
Morning Briefing
Funding for the program is set to run out in mid-August.
En un estado diverso, médicos latinos de California impulsan por más de ellos mismos
By Ana B. Ibarra
October 21, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Los latinos representan el 40 por ciento de la población de California, pero hay pocos doctores hispanos. Un grupo de profesionales busca cambiar esta realidad.
California’s Latino Doctors Push For More Of Their Own
By Ana B. Ibarra
October 21, 2016
KFF Health News Original
More than one-third of the state’s Latino physicians plan to retire within the next 10 years, according to a new survey.
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Two Republican Senators Offer A Plan B If Leadership’s Measure Fails
July 14, 2017
Morning Briefing
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have been working on a measure that they could sell to Democrats as a “repair” bill.
Aging And Addicted: The Opioid Epidemic Affects Older Adults, Too
By Jenny Gold
Photos by Heidi de Marco
December 21, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Using opioids to treat pain in seniors has been common, and that has led some to dependence disorders in later life.
Signed Out Of Prison But Not Signed Up For Insurance, Inmates Fall Prey To Ills
By Jay Hancock Beth Schwartzapfel, The Marshall Project
December 6, 2016
KFF Health News Original
States that expanded eligibility for Medicaid have failed to enroll large numbers of a significant group that stood to benefit: ex-inmates.
How To Enroll In Medicare And Avoid Costly Mistakes
By Judith Graham
October 27, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Enrolling in Medicare is confusing and mind-boggling if you don’t act at the right time and avoid costly mistakes.
‘Pre-Hospice’ Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life
By Anna Gorman
Photos by Heidi de Marco
March 27, 2017
KFF Health News Original
A San Diego program helps chronically ill people avoid the hospital by teaching them how to better manage their diseases and telling them what to expect in their final years. Other health providers and insurers around the country are trying similar approaches.
Everything Californians Wanted To Know About Their Health Plan (But Were Afraid To Ask)
By Ana B. Ibarra
October 12, 2016
KFF Health News Original
A new online database created by the Department of Managed Health Care can help consumers size up and compare insurance plans.
In Deep-Red Western N.C., Revered Congressman Leads Charge Against GOP Bill
By Phil Galewitz
March 20, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Is Republican Rep. Mark Meadows the man who would kill “Trumpcare”? He enjoys strong support in his gerrymandered western North Carolina district as he leads conservative opposition to the GOP’s plan for repealing and replacing Obamacare.
NIH Gets $1.1B Funding Increase From House Appropriators
July 13, 2017
Morning Briefing
The funding boost for the National Institutes of Health, which was advanced by a House subcommittee, is counter to the White House plan to slash medical research spending and is offset with reductions to family planning and refugee services.
Influence Of GOP Doctors Caucus Grows As Congress Looks To Replace Health Law
By Phil Galewitz
February 15, 2017
KFF Health News Original
As conservative physicians rise to more powerful positions in government, some question whether they speak for the nation’s doctors.
A Dying Man’s Wish To Save Others Hits Hospital Ethics Hurdle
By Karen Shakerdge, Side Effects Public Media
January 3, 2017
KFF Health News Original
One terminally ill man’s hope to be disconnected from his respirator and donate his organs was almost thwarted, despite his best laid plans.
Judge Upends Effort To Limit Charity Funding For Kidney Patients’ Insurance
By Michelle Andrews
February 14, 2017
KFF Health News Original
A federal judge in Texas last month issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing a rule allowing insurers to refuse to insure dialysis patients who get premium assistance from charity groups.
Despite Anger At Health Law’s Mandate, GOP Plans Could Also Have Penalties
By Michelle Andrews
November 15, 2016
KFF Health News Original
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that he would like to keep the health law’s ban on preexisting conditions. But that only works if insurers can be guaranteed a robust market, so Republicans must figure out a way to coax in healthy customers.
21 Medicare Health Plans Warned To Fix Provider Directory Errors
By Phil Galewitz Susan Jaffe
January 18, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Federal officials release names of insurers who ranked poorly in a recent review of their online directories’ accuracy.
CMS Considers Slashing 340B Payments As Way To Curb High Drug Spending
July 14, 2017
Morning Briefing
With the proposed changes, if a drug costs $84,000, CMS would pay just over $65,000, instead of $89,000.
Veterans’ Choice Program Facing Surprise $1B Shortfall
June 15, 2017
Morning Briefing
“If there is no action at all by Congress, then the Choice program will dry up by mid-August,” VA Secretary David Shulkin said while asking the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee for help.
