Good Rehab Is Hard To Find
By Bernard J. Wolfson
February 5, 2020
KFF Health News Original
Helping a loved one overcome addiction isn’t easy. Start by listening to people who have been through it. They can help find effective treatment and avoid unethical or incompetent operators.
Una buena rehabilitación es difícil de encontrar
By Bernard J. Wolfson
February 5, 2020
KFF Health News Original
Una búsqueda en internet no siempre es la mejor forma de encontrar un centro de rehabilitación para adicciones confiable. Aquí recursos para elegir bien y ayudar al ser querido.
Californians Without Health Insurance Will Pay A Penalty — Or Not
By Bernard J. Wolfson
December 13, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Californians must have health insurance starting next year or face a hefty tax penalty. But, as with the now-defunct federal tax penalty for being uninsured, some people will be exempt.
California To Provide Financial Boost To Help Buy Health Coverage
By Bernard J. Wolfson
October 17, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Come Jan. 1, California will be the first state to offer financial aid to middle-class people who make too much money to qualify for federal Obamacare tax credits. And Californians will once again owe a penalty if they are uninsured.
California ayudará a la clase media a comprar cobertura de salud
By Bernard J. Wolfson
October 17, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Muchas personas de clase media han tenido dificultades para pagar un seguro de salud, asumiendo el costo total de las primas que pueden superar los $1,000 al mes.
La universidad no es divertida si no estás sano. Aquí, algunos consejos sobre seguros
By Bernard J. Wolfson
September 25, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Ya seas estudiante de licenciatura o de postgrado, tus opciones dependerán de tu universidad, de si ya tienes cobertura a través de un plan de salud familiar o individual, y de cuánto dinero ganas.
College Won’t Be Fun If You’re Not Healthy. Take This Advice About Health Insurance.
By Bernard J. Wolfson
September 25, 2019
KFF Health News Original
As you enter college this fall, health insurance may not be at the top of your mind. But it’s important to have coverage if you have a chronic condition or if something unexpected happens. Luckily, college students have several options.
Shopping Abroad For Cheaper Medication? Here’s What You Need To Know
By Bernard J. Wolfson
August 22, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Americans routinely skirt federal law by crossing into Canada and Mexico or tapping online pharmacies abroad to purchase prescription medications at a fraction of the price they would pay at home. Is it safe? Not necessarily. Here’s some advice.
¿Buscas medicamentos más baratos en el exterior? Esto es lo que debes saber
By Bernard J. Wolfson
August 22, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Los estadounidenses eluden la ley federal cruzando a Canadá y México, o recurriendo a farmacias en línea en el extranjero para comprar medicamentos recetados a una fracción del precio que pagarían en casa.
Did Your Health Plan Deny You Care? Fight Back.
By Bernard J. Wolfson
July 15, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Most patients don’t argue when their health insurance won’t cover treatment or medication, but they should: Consumers win about half of their appeals. The process can sometimes be overwhelming, but there are ways to prepare and get help.
Mantener a los niños sanos y cuerdos en un mundo digital
By Bernard J. Wolfson
June 6, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Los celulares, las tabletas y los videojuegos pueden causar problemas, pero también sirven para hacer tareas o investigar temas interesantes. Al usarlos, ¿se puede lograr un balance?
Keeping Kids Healthy And Sane In A Digital World
By Bernard J. Wolfson
June 6, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Children are spending more time on their devices than ever before, despite evidence that excessive screen time puts their minds and bodies at risk. Parents should set limits and stick to them — and also change their own online behavior, experts say.
El largo y sinuoso camino para conseguir atención de salud mental infantil
By Bernard J. Wolfson
May 6, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Los Estados Unidos se enfrentan a una creciente escasez de profesionales de salud mental capacitados para trabajar con jóvenes, en un momento en que la depresión y la ansiedad están en aumento.
The Long And Winding Road To Mental Health Care For Your Kid
By Bernard J. Wolfson
May 6, 2019
KFF Health News Original
A growing mental health crisis among children is exacerbated by a national shortage of child psychiatrists and therapists. It’s either difficult to get, or to afford, an appointment for your child. Here’s some advice that might help.
¿Tiene sentido atrasar las vacunas de los niños?
By Bernard J. Wolfson
March 20, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Muchos pediatras dirán que es mejor un enfoque más gradual de las vacunas que no recibir ninguna, pero ofrecerán algunos consejos difíciles para los padres que lo estén considerando.
Does It Make Sense To Delay Children’s Vaccines?
By Bernard J. Wolfson
March 20, 2019
KFF Health News Original
The renewed squabble over vaccinations obscures a large group of parents who aren’t anti-vaxxers but spread out their children’s vaccines at a more gradual pace than doctors recommend. Pediatricians warn that could leave small children vulnerable to disease.
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In the column “Navigating Aging,” KFF Health News contributing columnist Judith Graham focuses on medical issues and advice associated with aging and end-of-life care, helping America’s more than 50 million seniors and their families navigate the health care system. Senior correspondent Bernard J. Wolfson’s column, “Asking Never Hurts,” addresses the challenges consumers face in California’s health […]
California Proposes Stringent Cap On Toxic Chemical In Drinking Water
By Stephanie O'Neill
April 28, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Water board officials want to limit TCP, a former pesticide ingredient and human carcinogen that has contaminated water supplies. Groundwater in other states is contaminated as well.
