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For Uninsured People With Cancer, Securing Care Can Be Like Spinning a Roulette Wheel

By Charlotte Huff April 10, 2023 KFF Health News Original

When uninsured people are diagnosed with cancer, accessing resources and paying for treatment can be daunting. The safety nets meant to help often fall short, say cancer physicians and health policy experts who study access to care. Some patients find it easier to play the odds.

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He Thinks His Wife Died in an Understaffed Hospital. Now He’s Trying to Change the Industry.

By Kate Wells, Michigan Public April 19, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Nurses are telling lawmakers that there are not enough of them working in hospitals and that it risks patients’ lives. California and Oregon legally limit the number of patients under a nurse’s care. Other states trying to do the same were blocked by the hospital industry. Now patients’ relatives are joining the fight.

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The Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers

By Arthur Allen August 2, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The annual cost of lecanemab treatment quadruples if the expense of brain scans to monitor for bleeds and other associated care is factored in. The full financial toll likely puts it beyond reach for low-income seniors at risk of Alzheimer’s, experts say.

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Errors in Deloitte-Run Medicaid Systems Can Cost Millions and Take Years To Fix

By Samantha Liss and Rachana Pradhan September 5, 2024 KFF Health News Original

As states wait for Deloitte to make fixes in computer systems, Medicaid beneficiaries risk losing access to health care and food.

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Home Improvements Can Help People Age Independently. But Medicare Seldom Picks Up the Bill.

By Joanne Kenen March 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

A small program celebrated by its proponents helps people modify their homes and safely live independently as they age. But most insurers won’t pay for it, including Medicare.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': All About the (Government) Funding

January 11, 2024 Podcast

With days to go until a large chunk of the federal government runs out of money needed to keep it operating, Congress is still struggling to find a compromise spending plan. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court agreed to hear — this year — a case that pits federal requirements for emergency treatment against state abortion bans. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Tami Luhby of CNN join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews American Medical Association President Jesse Ehrenfeld about the choppy waters facing the nation’s physicians in 2024.

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New Lines of Attack Form Against the Affordable Care Act

By Julie Appleby August 15, 2024 KFF Health News Original

While fighting potential fraud in government programs has long been a conservative rallying cry, recent criticisms of the Affordable Care Act represent a renewed line of attack on the program when repealing it is unlikely.

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A Year With 988: What Worked? What Challenges Lie Ahead?

By Colleen DeGuzman July 26, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline, reached its first-year milestone this month.

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Idaho Drops Panel Investigating Pregnancy-Related Deaths as US Maternal Mortality Surges

By Natalie Schachar July 7, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Amid a years-long rise in maternal mortality rates in the United States, Idaho lawmakers decided to disband a committee created to investigate pregnancy-related deaths.

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: 100 Days of Health Policy

April 29, 2021 KFF Health News Original

It’s 100 days into Joe Biden’s presidency and a surprisingly large number of health policies have been announced. But health is notably absent from the administration’s $1.8 trillion spending plan for American families, making it unclear how much more will get done this year. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosens its mask-wearing recommendations for those who have been vaccinated, but the new rules are confusing. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, Rovner interviews KHN’s Julie Appleby, who reported the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” episode.

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Medi-Cal’s Fragmented System Can Make Moving a Nightmare

By Bernard J. Wolfson July 7, 2023 KFF Health News Original

When Medi-Cal beneficiary Lloyd Tennison moved last year from Contra Costa County to San Joaquin County, he was bumped off his managed care plan without notice before his new coverage took effect. His case highlights a chronic issue in California’s fragmented Medicaid program.

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With Trump Front of Mind, New Hampshire Voters Cite Abortion and Obamacare as Concerns

By Phil Galewitz January 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

New Hampshire’s primary election was dominated by voters’ feelings about Donald Trump. But health care remains a concern — and for Democrats, preserving abortion access is a priority.

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Grassroots College Networks Distribute Emergency Contraceptives on Campus

By Michelle Andrews December 6, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Courts Try To Curb Health Cuts

February 13, 2025 Podcast

Some of the Trump administration’s dramatic funding and policy shifts are facing major pushback for the first time — not from Congress, but from the courts. Federal judges around the country are attempting to pump the brakes on efforts to freeze government spending, shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development, eliminate access to health-related webpages and datasets, and limit grant funding provided by the National Institutes of Health. Meanwhile, Congress is off to a slow start in trying to turn President Donald Trump’s agenda into legislation, although Medicaid is clearly high on the list for potential funding cuts. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, and Maya Goldman of Axios News join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these topics and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Mark McClellan, director of the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy and a former health official during the George W. Bush administration, about the impact of cutting funding to research universities.

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Good and Not-So-Good News on Covid

March 4, 2021 KFF Health News Original

The FDA authorized the emergency use of a one-shot vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson, which could help accelerate the pace of vaccinations to prevent covid-19. But after a dramatic decline, case numbers are again rising, and several states are rolling back public health mitigation efforts. Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN’s Jordan Rau about the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” episode.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Alabama Court Rules Embryos Are Children. What Now?

February 22, 2024 Podcast

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court has determined that embryos created for in vitro fertilization procedures are legally people. The decision has touched off massive confusion about potential ramifications, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham has paused its IVF program. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to endorse a national 16-week abortion ban, while his former administration officials are planning further reproductive health restrictions for a possible second term. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News, and Victoria Knight of Axios join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too.

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Southern Lawmakers Rethink Long-Standing Opposition to Medicaid Expansion

By Daniel Chang and Andy Miller February 16, 2024 KFF Health News Original

While many Republican state lawmakers remain firmly against Medicaid expansion, some key leaders in holdout states are showing a willingness to reconsider. Public opinion, financial incentives, and widening health care needs make resistance harder.

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California’s Fentanyl Problem Is Getting Worse

By Don Thompson May 23, 2023 KFF Health News Original

State lawmakers have recently been debating whether and how to stiffen punishments for dealers, while Gov. Gavin Newsom is targeting fentanyl trafficking and distributing more naloxone. The problem, experts say, is one with no easy or clear answers.

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Vance Rewrites History About Trump and Obamacare

By Julie Appleby September 24, 2024 KFF Health News Original

During the Trump administration, enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans fell by more than 2 million people and the number of uninsured Americans rose.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': A Killing Touches Off Backlash Against Health Insurers

December 12, 2024 Podcast

The shocking shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive in Midtown Manhattan prompted a public outcry about the problems with the nation’s health care system, as stories of delayed and denied care filled social media. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump continues to avoid providing specifics about his plans for the Affordable Care Act and other health issues. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Francis Collins, who was the director of the National Institutes of Health and a science adviser to President Joe Biden.

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