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As Congress Bickers Over Pandemic Relief, Flight Attendant’s Life Is in a Holding Pattern

By Emmarie Huetteman December 17, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The coronavirus pandemic has hit hard for Troy Muenzer of Chicago. He had a “suspected case” of COVID in the spring, was billed nearly $1,000 after he unsuccessfully sought to get tested for COVID-19 and has been furloughed after the airline he worked for saw a major decline in passengers.

Senate Republicans Throw the Brakes on Timing for Becerra Hearings

By Emmarie Huetteman December 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Republican spokespeople for the committees responsible for vetting Health and Human Services nominations said the Senate may not hold hearings on California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the department, until the Senate approves committee assignments for the new Congress. That could delay the start of the process.

Longtime Health Advocate Donna Shalala Loses House Reelection Race

By Emmarie Huetteman November 5, 2020 KFF Health News Original

In a notable loss for Democrats, Shalala, who represented a Miami district, was defeated by Maria Elvira Salazar — a Republican former TV journalist who compared Democratic policy proposals to leftist oppression in countries like Cuba.

If They Sweep on Election Day, Dems Still Face a Challenge Meeting Health Promises

By Emmarie Huetteman October 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Democrats are favored to win both chambers of Congress after years of campaign-trail promises about health care. But their margin in the Senate could be slim, making it difficult to pass major health care legislation. And they still must heal some rifts within the caucus about how far they can push overhaul efforts.

Al sopesar los temas de salud, la mayoría de los votantes se inclinan hacia Biden

By Emmarie Huetteman October 16, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Los hallazgos de una nueva encuesta indican que los votantes no confían en las garantías del presidente de que protegerá a las personas con condiciones preexistentes.

Majority of Voters Tilt Toward Biden as Health Issues Weigh Heavily

By Emmarie Huetteman October 16, 2020 KFF Health News Original

More than 50% of people said they favor Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s approach to an array of health issues.

With Senate Control at Stake, Trump and COVID Haunt Ernst’s Fight to Keep Her Seat

By Emmarie Huetteman October 12, 2020 KFF Health News Original

In less than six years, Sen. Joni Ernst has gone from being a rising star in the Republican Party to running neck and neck against a political newcomer. A poll last month showed more than 1 in 3 Iowa voters think Ernst’s relationship to President Donald Trump is “too close,” and her comments about the coronavirus death toll sparked a backlash.

The First Presidential Debate: A Night of Rapid-Fire Interruptions and Inaccuracies

By the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact September 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Tuesday night’s presidential debate offered voters their first side-by-side comparison of the candidates, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Nurses and Doctors Sick With COVID Feel Pressured to Get Back to Work

By Emmarie Huetteman August 12, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Hospital employees say they must choose between their paychecks and their health or that of their families. Returning to work with symptoms also risks infection among the patients they are meant to heal.

In Tamer Debate, Trump and Biden Clash (Again) on President’s Pandemic Response

From the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact October 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Trump claims the U.S. is “rounding the corner” on COVID, while Biden predicts a “dark winter.” On another front, Trump warns Biden’s health care plan will lead to socialized medicine; Biden promises private insurance isn’t going anywhere.

In Debate, Pence and Harris Offer Conflicting Views of Nation’s Reality

By the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact October 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

During this, the first and only vice presidential debate of the 2020 election season, the two candidates clashed over the coronavirus and other health care issues, as well as a range of other topics.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: A ‘Super Tuesday’ For The Health Debate?

March 5, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The wide field of Democrats vying to face President Donald Trump in the fall has been reduced to two major candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, each with a different prescription for the health system. Meanwhile, Congress and the Trump administration scramble to address the spread of the novel coronavirus. And the Supreme Court agrees to consider the latest case against the Affordable Care Act. Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner, Tami Luhby of CNN and Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more.

Urban Hospitals of Last Resort Cling to Life in Time of COVID

By Jordan Rau and Emmarie Huetteman September 17, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Rural hospitals have been closing at a quickening pace in recent years, but a number of inner-city hospitals now face a similar fate. Experts fear that the economic damage inflicted by the COVID pandemic is helping push some of these urban hospitals over the edge at the very time their services are most needed.

Watch: The House Approved H.R. 3, The Pelosi Drug Bill. What Does That Mean?

December 13, 2019 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Emmarie Huetteman appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss efforts on Capitol Hill to curb the cost of prescription drugs.

In Fine Print, HHS Appears To Ban All Surprise Billing During The Pandemic

By Emmarie Huetteman April 17, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Language in the CARES Act says providers who take emergency funding cannot balance-bill coronavirus patients ― and “every patient” is considered a possible COVID-19 patient.

Senators Who Led Pharma-Friendly Patent Reform Also Prime Targets For Pharma Cash

By Emmarie Huetteman March 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Three senators on a revived subcommittee received more than $100,000 each from drugmakers.

And Then There Were Two: Biden, Sanders Debate With Coronavirus On Everyone’s Mind

By Emmarie Huetteman March 16, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The candidates talked about their views on how this public health crisis should be managed. Though they disagreed on many points, they shared disapproval of the Trump administration’s response.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Legislate-A-Palooza

December 12, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The House passed legislation that would give federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The measure appears headed for passage in the Senate, and President Donald Trump has promised to sign the measure into law. Meanwhile, House and Senate lawmakers have a tentative deal on surprise medical bills, but don’t count on a compromise just yet. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News join guest host Mary Agnes Carey of KHN to discuss this and more. And for “extra credit,” the panelists offer their favorite health stories of the week they think you should read, too.

COVID-19 Bonanza: Stimulus Hands Health Industry Billions Not Directly Related To Pandemic

By Fred Schulte March 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Congress retreats on long-planned cost cuts to benefit the health care industry with a grab bag full of incentives.

Call For FDA To Withdraw Preterm Birth Drug Divides Doctors and Insurers

By Emmarie Huetteman January 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A study ordered by the Food and Drug Administration failed to prove that Makena, the only drug approved to prevent premature birth, is effective. While a panel of experts has recommended withdrawing the drug’s approval, many doctors are wary.

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