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Trump Promises ‘Phenomenal’ Health Plan. What Might That Mean?

By Julie Appleby September 4, 2019 KFF Health News Original

In the background, advisers weigh the risks of rolling out a comprehensive health care proposal. Peering into the crystal ball, here’s a glimpse of what could be included in the GOP plan.

Not ‘Out Of The Woods’: Trump Faces COVID’s Precarious Second Week

October 6, 2020 Morning Briefing

Without providing many details about President Donald Trump’s condition, his physician Dr. Sean Conley said Monday afternoon: “Though he may not entirely be out of the woods yet, the team and I agree that all our evaluations and most importantly his clinical status support the president’s safe return home where he’ll be surrounded by world class medical care 24/7.” COVID patients are watched closely during the second week of the disease as they can relapse quickly.

The President Says It’s Time To Go Back To School

July 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

The White House launched a full-court press on governors and local officials to reopen brick-and-mortar schools this fall. President Donald Trump argued that keeping schools physically closed was for political reasons.

Creator Of Brain Exam That Trump Aced Demands New Training For Testers

By JoNel Aleccia July 29, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Geriatricians are outraged over a new requirement to pay for training in order to administer the MoCA test, a widely used tool to screen for cognitive problems. The test’s creator said he was worried about accuracy and liability.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Cue The Drug Price Debate

July 25, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee unveiled their long-awaited proposal to try to rein in prescription drug costs, even as bipartisan leaders of the other Senate committee that oversees health announced it would not bring its drug price bill to the Senate floor until fall. Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this, plus court actions on health issues.

Trump’s Arizona Rally Draws Bigger Crowd Than Tulsa Despite COVID Surge In State

June 24, 2020 Morning Briefing

Arizona on Tuesday reported a record 3,600 new infections, but President Donald Trump’s supporters still turned out to his latest campaign rally. Trump hit many of his talking points, including railing against mail-in voting and doubling-down on a racist term for COVID-19.

With Mount Rushmore Celebration, Trump Courts Danger From Dual Threats Of Wildfires, Virus

June 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump wants to put on a massive fireworks display at Mount Rushmore, where pyrotechnics have been banned for at least a decade. Public health experts are alarmed not only about the potential spread of coronavirus but by the wildfire threat.

Several Airlines Tighten Mask-Wearing Rules

July 23, 2020 Morning Briefing

And President Donald Trump goes maskless at a D.C. hotel, despite city regulation. Also, a new Politico poll says a majority of voters strongly support statewide mask mandates and several more states are requiring them, as well.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes October 11, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.

Trump Describes ‘Good’ Relationship With Fauci While Calling Out ‘Mistakes’

July 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

“He’s a little bit of an alarmist — that’s OK,” President Donald Trump said of his top infectious disease expert. Despite recent criticisms from a few fellow administration officials, Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to urge Americans to take more precautions to stem the coronavirus outbreak.

Por primera vez en una década, aumenta el número de personas sin seguro médico

By Phil Galewitz September 10, 2019 KFF Health News Original

El Censo halló que el 8.5% de la población se quedó sin seguro médico el año pasado, en comparación con el 7.9% en 2017. Nuevas reglas han impactado en la comunidad hispana.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Could The ACA Really Go Away?

July 11, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Is the entire Affordable Care Act unconstitutional? That was the question before a federal appeals court in New Orleans this week. Two of the three judges on the panel seemed inclined to agree with a lower court that the elimination of the tax penalty for failure to maintain coverage could mean the entire health law should fall. Also this week, President Donald Trump wants to improve care for people with kidney disease. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this, plus courts blocking efforts to require drug prices in TV ads and to kick Planned Parenthood out of the federal family planning program. Plus, Rovner interviews University of Michigan law professor Nicholas Bagley about the latest legal threat to the ACA.

Fauci Returns To White House Amid Swipes At His Reputation

July 14, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, met with the White House chief of staff after an internal memo surfaced that tried to undermine the doctor’s reputation. Despite the swirl of controversy, Fauci continues to sound the alarm about the pandemic.

White House Acknowledges Jobless Aid Will Be $100 Less A Week Than Pledged

August 12, 2020 Morning Briefing

Governors from both parties pushed back against President Donald Trump’s executive order, saying stretched state budgets cannot absorb the share assigned to them. Meanwhile, hope for progress on a legislative package fades further and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says it’s time to start over.

More Businesses Require Workers, Visitors To Sign Away Right To Sue If They Get Sick

June 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

At least five states so far have such limits, which are similar to what President Donald Trump’s campaign is requiring of Tulsa rally attendees. News is also on inadequate protection for the essential workforce in the Bronx, as well.

At Raucous Hearing, No Unity On Vaping Issues

By Rachel Bluth September 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A hearing before a House Oversight and Reform Committee panel on how to address the crisis of respiratory injuries related to vaping turned surprisingly partisan.

Federally Funded Obria Prescribes Abstinence To Stop The Spread Of STDs

By Sarah Varney October 7, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Obria, a Christian medical chain, was awarded federal family planning funds for its California clinics for the first time this year. Clinics receiving Title X funds are expected to treat and prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Obria’s prohibition against condoms means its prevention efforts rest on abstinence, even as STD rates surge.

Trump quiere quitarles las armas a las personas en crisis, ¿funcionará?

By Liz Szabo August 5, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Pidió una expansión de las leyes conocidas como órdenes de protección contra riesgos extremos, que permiten que una corte intervenga cuando alguien muestra señales de alarma de violencia inminente.

Trump’s Reelection Team Desperately Seeks A Return To Mega-Rallies Where He Can Pump Up Base

May 20, 2020 Morning Briefing

The rallies have always been a key component of President Donald Trump’s election strategy, but the pandemic is getting in the way of that plan. Meanwhile, Republicans, nervous about losing Senate seats, are shifting to keep in sync with Trump’s election-year playbook.

Administration Eyes Broader Revamp Of State Public Health Data Reporting

August 19, 2020 Morning Briefing

On the heels of a bumpy takeover of hospital COVID-19 data, President Donald Trump wants the Department of Health and Human Services to overhaul federal collection of state and local public health information. And HHS offers up its 10-year plan to address the nation’s top public health issues.

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