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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. […]

HHS Flags First ‘Unreasonable’ Premium Increase

By Julie Appleby November 21, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Updated at 4:35 p.m. with comments from Everence. Everence Insurance of Pennsylvania on Monday became the first insurer flagged by federal regulators for having an unreasonable rate increase. The insurer, a for-profit arm of the Mennonite Church USA, raised rates starting in September by 11.6 percent for its ShareNet policies covering 4,800 people working for […]

Disparities Cloud Health Improvements In Past Decade, Report Finds

By Christian Torres October 6, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials note that minorities and low-income Americans continue to have less access to health care even as the country makes improvements in life expectancy and lowering death rates related to several conditions.

Today’s Headlines – Nov. 15, 2011

By Stephanie Stapleton November 15, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that the Supreme Court will take up the health law. The New York Times: Justices To Hear Health Care Case As Race Heats Up The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the 2010 health care overhaul law, President Obama’s […]

The Wealth Of Children’s Hospitals

September 25, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Details on revenues, spending and total assets of 39 children’s hospitals from around the country.

Administration Scales Back Expansion Of Community Health Centers

By Phil Galewitz October 6, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Health centers fear they won’t be able to expand fast enough to meet the growing demand from the current uninsured and the influx of people to Medicaid in 2014.

Medical Loss Ratio Deadline Extended For Two States

By Julie Appleby July 22, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Iowa and Kentucky late Friday joined the list of states granted extra time for health insurers to meet rules requiring at least 80 percent of revenue on medical care. North Dakota’s request was rejected. That brings to five the number of state granted more time by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The health […]

Social Security Disability Payments In Peril by 2017

By The Fiscal Times Staff August 21, 2011 KFF Health News Original

The trust fund that supports Social Security disability benefits will run out of money by 2017, leaving the program unable to pay full benefits unless Congress acts, according to new congressional estimates.

Gang Of Six Deficit Plan: Executive Summary

July 19, 2011 KFF Health News Original

The bipartisan group of senators’ plan to reduce the deficit calls for major changes to health care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and the CLASS act for long-term care.

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