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An Urban Hospital on the Brink Vs. the Officials Sworn to Save It

By Harris Meyer January 12, 2021 KFF Health News Original

The wealthy corporation that owns Chicago’s Mercy Hospital says it must close the hospital because it’s losing money. A government board says no. The corporation still has the upper hand.

They Got Estimates Before Surgery — And A Bill After That Was 50% More

By Rachel Bluth August 30, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Patients are often told to be smart consumers and shop around for health care before they use it. What happens when people actually take that advice?

Despite A Birth By A Colorado Legislator, Paid Family Leave Bill Feels Labor Pains

By Markian Hawryluk March 6, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A Colorado lawmaker giving birth near the start of the state’s four-month legislative session highlighted the lack of comprehensive paid family leave. Yet a bill to add a statewide system that once seemed a sure thing is getting bogged down.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Trump Turns To Medicare

October 3, 2019 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump, dogged by an impeachment inquiry, tries to change the subject by unveiling an executive order aimed at expanding the role of private Medicare health plans. The Trump administration also launched an effort this week to expand “wellness” programs aimed at getting people with insurance to practice better health habits – even though research has shown the efforts don’t generally improve health or save money. This week, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

They May Owe Nothing — Half-Million-Dollar Dialysis Bill Canceled

By Jenny Gold July 26, 2019 KFF Health News Original

After reporting by KHN, NPR and CBS, Fresenius has agreed to waive a Montana man’s huge bill for out-of-network dialysis care.

Your Go-To Guide To Decode Medical Bills

July 25, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Kaiser Health News gives you a user-friendly toolkit to help patients understand some of the ins and outs of medical billing, what to do if you receive a surprise medical bill and things to keep in mind before getting medical care.

In-Person Clause For Telemental Health Impedes Access, Say Providers

July 27, 2021 Morning Briefing

A clause in December’s Medicare spending bill demands patients see a mental health practitioner in person within six months before virtual treatment, and it’s now being targeted by advocates who argue it impedes access. Anthem, Atrium, quitting smoking, refugees and AI are also in the news.

As Hospitals Fill With COVID Patients, Medical Reinforcements Are Hard to Find

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Carrie Feibel, NPR December 2, 2020 KFF Health News Original

More than 93,000 COVID patients are hospitalized across the country. But beds and space aren’t the main concern for hospital administrators — It’s the health care workforce.

Senate Finance Committee Pressed To Look At Cost Of New Alzheimer’s Drug

June 24, 2021 Morning Briefing

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy want Congress to look at how pricey Aduhelm will impact the Medicare program. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration, which recently approved the controversial drug, has been without a permanent commissioner for six months.

What Covid Means for the Athlete’s Heart

By Markian Hawryluk April 6, 2021 KFF Health News Original

As athletes at all levels resume their sports, what risks do their hearts carry if they’ve had covid? Initial data shows the risk may be low but still possibly deadly.

‘Last Responders’ Brace for Surge in Covid Deaths Across US

By Cindy Loose January 4, 2021 KFF Health News Original

In some parts of the country, the surge in covid cases is overwhelming coroners, morgues, funeral homes and religious leaders. It has required ingenuity and even changed the rituals of honoring the dead.

New Laws Keep Pandemic-Weary California at Forefront of Health Policy Innovation

By Samantha Young and Angela Hart October 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Gov. Gavin Newsom approved many consequential health care bills by his bill-signing deadline Wednesday, including a ban on the sale of menthol and other flavored tobacco products, the creation of a state generic drug label and better coverage for mental health disorders.

Medicare Cuts Payment to 774 Hospitals Over Patient Complications

By Jordan Rau February 19, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Renowned medical centers are among the quarter of general hospitals that will lose 1% of Medicare payments for one year because their patients have high rates of bedsores, sepsis and other preventable complications.

Legislation To End Surprise Medical Bills Has High Public Support — In Both Parties

By Emmarie Huetteman September 12, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Almost 80% of Americans support efforts in Congress to protect patients from bills that come from doctors or hospitals that were outside their insurance network.

A $200 Debit Card Won’t Do Much for Seniors’ Drug Costs

By Harris Meyer October 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump wants to send seniors $200 apiece. Beyond the legal and logistical problems, health care experts point out it does little to help someone with even typical prescription costs.

California Rx: State May Dive Into Generic Drug Market

By Angela Hart and Samantha Young September 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

California could become the first state to develop its own line of generic drugs under a bill approved Monday by the legislature. The measure heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration.

‘An Arm and a Leg’: Shopping for Health Insurance? Here’s How One Family Tried to Pick a Plan

By Dan Weissmann December 16, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Host Dan Weissmann gives us an inside look at his family’s quest to pick health insurance for next year. COVID-19 makes it more complicated.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Bye-Bye, ACA, And Hello ‘Medicare-For-All’?

May 2, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Erin Mershon of Stat News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the latest in news about the Trump administration’s effort to overturn the Affordable Care Act, a historic hearing on “Medicare-for-all” and the Kansas Supreme Court’s ruling that the state constitution protects a woman’s right to abortion. Also, Rovner interviews KHN’s Carmen Heredia Rodriguez about the latest “Bill of the Month” feature.

Biden’s First Order of Business May Be to Undo Trump’s Policies, but It Won’t Be Easy

By Julie Rovner January 8, 2021 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump made substantial changes to the nation’s health care system using executive branch authority. But reversing policies that Democrats oppose would take time and personnel resources, competing with other priorities of the new administration.

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Complicated. Here’s How to Get Good Advice.

By Bernard J. Wolfson November 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

It’s a complex program with many options — as well as confusing rules and nuances. Here’s how to get reliable guidance.

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