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La última sorpresa de la vida: adultos mayores que deben cuidar de sus padres

By Judith Graham August 23, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Con tratamientos médicos que prolongan cada vez más la vida, un nuevo escenario genera preguntas: adultos mayores de 60 o 70 años que deben atender a sus padres nonagenarios.

‘They Deserve It’: In Foster Homes, Veterans Are Cared For Like Family

By Patricia Kime Photos by Lynne Shallcross May 30, 2018 KFF Health News Original

With the motto “Where Heroes Meet Angels,” a small Veterans Affairs effort pairs vets in need of nursing home care with caregivers willing to share their homes. Medical foster homes save money, but it’s difficult to find enough spaces for all those who could benefit.

Despite Advance Directive, Dementia Patient Denied Last Wish, Says Spouse

By JoNel Aleccia August 21, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Oregon court says Alzheimer’s patient Nora Harris must be spoon-fed. But her husband says she never wanted to live like this.

Seniors Miss Out On Clinical Trials

By Judith Graham June 29, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Among hurdles: Older adults may have multiple illnesses that could complicate research or they might be unable to manage the commute.

‘No One Wants To Be Old’: How To Put The ‘Non-Age’ in Nonagenarian

By Sharon Jayson June 26, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Living a vital, active life well into your 90s requires positive thinking and activity.

Grassley Launches Inquiry Into Orphan Drugs After KHN Investigation

By Sarah Jane Tribble February 10, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Citing a Kaiser Health News investigation, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley vows to examine the orphan drug program and possible fixes.

Individual Insurance Primer: Long-Troubled Market At Center Of Drive For Repeal

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez February 15, 2017 KFF Health News Original

People who do not get insurance through their job or the government have long battled a difficult market.

Fighting HIV In Miami, One Dirty Needle At A Time

By Amy Driscoll, Miami Herald August 10, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A Miami doctor spent five years working to pass a needle exchange law for Miami-Dade County that he hopes will reduce HIV and other infections. The doctor’s battle inspired a patient who was infected with HIV and Hepatitis C from a shared needle.

Broader Strategies Necessary To Counter Painkiller Over Prescribing, Researchers Say

By Shefali Luthra December 14, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A research letter published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine says opioid-prescribing practices are consistent with that of other medications.

It’s Never Too Soon To Plan Your ‘Driving Retirement’

By John Daley, Colorado Public Radio November 9, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Experts say families should re-think how seniors give up the car keys. Planning transportation options way ahead of time can avoid often painful conversations and confrontations.

New St. Louis Dental Clinic Looks To Close Gaps In Coverage

By Jordan Shapiro, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch June 12, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The state Legislature approved funding this year to allow about 250,000 low-income adults with Medicaid to receive dental services.

Patients Take On More Health Care Costs But Struggle To Find Prices

By Daniel Chang, Miami Herald September 16, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The price a consumer pays for a medical procedure can vary significantly — often with little difference in quality.

How Obamacare Went South In Mississippi

By Sarah Varney October 29, 2014 KFF Health News Original

In the country’s unhealthiest state, the failure of Obamacare is a group effort.

Tough Medicare Decisions Await Bipartisan Budget Panel

By Mary Agnes Carey October 18, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Lawmakers have until Dec. 13 to reach agreement under legislation ending the shutdown of the government and raising the debt ceiling.

South Florida Insurance Rates Will Be Among Lowest In State, Report Says

By Evan S. Benn and Patricia Borns, Miami Herald September 26, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Miami-Dade and Broward County residents who buy health insurance through federally run online marketplaces opening Tuesday will be paying some of the cheapest rates available in Florida, according to federal data released Wednesday.

States Balk At Terminating Medicaid Contracts Even When There’s Fraud Or Poor Patient Care

By Jenni Bergal September 15, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Officials won’t use “nuclear option” for fear of disrupting services to patients.

Pittsburgh Researchers Look For Ways To Prevent Depression In Seniors

By Judith Graham June 25, 2013 KFF Health News Original

The study is examining whether offering support for older adults with chronic illnesses, pain and cognitive problems can stave off the serious mental health issues.

Five Ways The President’s Budget Would Change Medicare

By Mary Agnes Carey April 15, 2013 KFF Health News Original

President Obama’s 2014 budget plan includes a number of money-saving changes to Medicare, some of which have triggered concern from patient and provider groups.

Study: Nearly A Third Of Doctors Won’t See New Medicaid Patients

By Phil Galewitz August 6, 2012 KFF Health News Original

But the rate is almost twice as high in New Jersey, largely because the state pays doctors so little to participate in the program for low-income and disabled residents.

‘Oy Vey’: Jewish Republicans In South Florida See Little To Like In Health Care Law

By Phil Galewitz January 30, 2012 KFF Health News Original

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Waiting for Newt Gingrich to arrive at a Republican Jewish Coalition rally here late afternoon Friday, Connie Cestari, 80, said health care will be a top issue for her in November. She said she’s voting Republican in part to make sure the 2010 health overhaul gets overturned, because it gives the government too big a role in health. […]

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