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COVID-Tracking Apps Proliferate, But Will They Really Help?

By Bernard J. Wolfson July 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Public health authorities had hoped digital technology would supplement the work of contact tracers seeking to control the spread of COVID-19. But technical uncertainties and public health failures have dimmed the apps’ potential.

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Society Is Reopening. Prepare To Hunker Down At Home Again.

By Bernard J. Wolfson June 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

First, businesses started to reopen; then racial justice protesters flooded the streets. Social distancing is beginning to fade. Are you ready for a second wave of COVID-19 infections ― and a renewed lockdown?

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The Pandemic Is Hurting Pediatric Hospitals, Too

By Bernard J. Wolfson May 19, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Children’s hospitals were generally in good shape before COVID-19, but now their revenues are plunging as beds they reserved to assist in the pandemic effort remain empty.

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Trying Out LA’s New Coronavirus Testing Regime

By Bernard J. Wolfson May 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Los Angeles is the first big U.S. city to offer COVID-19 testing to anyone who wants it. Will it help restore normal life to the 10 million residents of the city and surrounding county?

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The Challenges Of Keeping Young Adults Safe During The Pandemic

By Bernard J. Wolfson April 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Even while playing the role of quarantine enforcer for your teens and 20-somethings, recognize that they are as anxious and worried as you are — and with good reason.

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Battling A Pandemic Across 4,750 Square Miles And 10 Million People

By Bernard J. Wolfson April 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Los Angeles County’s health leader describes the struggle for data and resources in the coronavirus fight.

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Easy To Say ‘Get Tested.’ Harder To Do. Here’s How.

By Bernard J. Wolfson and Phil Galewitz June 22, 2020 KFF Health News Original

If you’ve been in a crowd — a protest or rally — experts have advice for figuring out whether you might have been exposed to the coronavirus, and where and when to get tested for it.

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Crushed By A Hospital Bill? Stand Up For Yourself

By Bernard J. Wolfson March 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Most hospitals must offer free or reduced-cost care to certain patients, based on income, even if they have insurance. But some hospitals erect barriers to charity care, so it’s up to patients to advocate for themselves.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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¿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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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