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In Tornado Alley, Storms Are Even More Dangerous For People With Disabilities

By Jackie Fortiér, StateImpact Oklahoma February 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As climate change bears down, a haphazard web of weather safeguards is a particular blow to the disabled. In Oklahoma, no state laws require homeowners or landlords to install storm shelters. If a community wants to open a storm shelter for the public, that’s up to local officials, But there’s no database that Oklahomans can consult showing where public or wheelchair-accessible shelters are located.

Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: The $123,000 Medicine For MS

By Jay Hancock November 28, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Shereese Hickson’s doctor wanted her to try the infusion drug Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Even though Hickson is trained as a medical billing coder, she was shocked to see two doses of the drug priced at $123,019, with her share set at $3,620.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Some Things Old, Some Things New

October 4, 2018 KFF Health News Original

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner discuss final action on bills in Congress to address the opioid epidemic and fund federal health agencies. They also look at new efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on teen nicotine use.

Hill Hodgepodge: Pelosi Draws From Democrats, GOP And Trump For Drug Plan

By Emmarie Huetteman September 20, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The House speaker announced her plan for lowering drug prices, which includes negotiations between drugmakers and federal health officials.

To Boost Bottom Lines, Single-Payer May Be Just What These Restaurateurs Ordered

By Shefali Luthra February 6, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Small-business owners, frustrated by the byzantine health system, are warming to the idea of a “Medicare for All,” government-run system, even if it increases their taxes. But they have questions.

Surprise Medical Bills Are What Americans Fear Most In Paying For Health Care

By Jordan Rau September 5, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Two-thirds of Americans worry about unexpectedly large bills from doctors, hospitals or other medical providers, a poll shows. Four in 10 have received one in the past year.

States Try A Gentler Approach To Getting Medicaid Enrollees To Work

By Phil Galewitz October 28, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Facing GOP pressure to install work requirements for adults getting Medicaid coverage, some states seek instead to offer more opportunities for job training.

¡Miau-ch! Le cobran $48,152 por una droga contra la rabia

By Julie Appleby February 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Una bióloga de Florida, amante de los animales, quiso alimentar a un gato callejero. Lo que siguió fue una pesadilla de gastos médicos inesperados.

Summer Setbacks: The Long Road To Lower Drug Prices Hits Some Potholes

By Emmarie Huetteman July 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Efforts to control drug prices seemed on a glide path earlier this year after gaining traction at the White House and in Congress. But prospects today look less certain and highly controversial.

Surprise Medical Bill Legislation Takes A Step Forward, But Will It Lead To A Step Back?

By Rachel Bluth July 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A House committee approved its version of legislation to solve the problem of surprise medical bills. But the measure includes a key provision that’s got less support in the Senate.

Genetic-Testing Scam Targets Seniors And Rips Off Medicare

By Melissa Bailey July 31, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Capitalizing on the growing popularity of genetic testing — and fears of terminal illness — scammers are persuading seniors to hand over cheek swabs with their DNA, not knowing it may lead to identity theft and Medicare fraud.

Social Security Error Jeopardizes Medicare Coverage For 250,000 Seniors

By Susan Jaffe June 6, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The problem affects private drug policies and Medicare Advantage plans that provide both medical and drug coverage and substitute for traditional government-run Medicare. It could leave plan members without coverage.

Although Some Cities Have Banned Evictions, Advocates See Need For More Extreme Measures

March 31, 2020 Morning Briefing

The idea of a rent strike, where rent is waived instead of delayed, is gaining momentum on social media platforms as millions face the first of the month without any way to meet their bills. Meanwhile, a spate of major companies announced furloughs on Monday in the latest sign of the country’s economic distress from the crisis.

Return To Sender: A Single Undeliverable Letter Can Mean Losing Medicaid

By Markian Hawryluk November 4, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Colorado, like a number of states, is struggling to deal with returned mail sent out by its Medicaid, SNAP and other aid programs. Now people could lose benefits after just a single piece of returned mail.

Going Down Fighting: Dying Activist Champions ‘Medicare For All’

By Anna Almendrala August 15, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren tried to tell the story of Ady Barkan in the latest Democratic debate. He’s one of the most prominent advocates for “Medicare for All” and is spending his remaining time alive doing everything he can to make the case that all Americans need affordable health coverage.

Senators Unveil Legislation To Protect Patients Against Surprise Medical Bills

By Rachel Bluth September 19, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The measure is designed to help people getting emergency care from hospitals or doctors that are not part of their insurance network.

Pharma Cash Rolls Into Congress To Defend An Embattled Industry

By Emmarie Huetteman and Jay Hancock and Elizabeth Lucas August 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Congress has a variety of reforms in mind that could roil the drugmaking business and potentially slash prices.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes September 13, 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.

Infusion Treatments — Needed or Not — Can Deplete Patients’ Wallets

By Shefali Luthra August 2, 2019 KFF Health News Original

When it comes to physician-administered infusion drugs, doctors sometimes have a financial reason for their choice and patients often aren’t aware of cheaper options.

Taken For A Ride: After ATV Crash, Doctor Gets $56,603 Bill For Air Ambulance Trip

By Alison Kodjak, NPR News September 26, 2018 KFF Health News Original

After an accident in an all-terrain vehicle crushed a doctor’s left arm, he was whisked by air ambulance to the closest trauma center for specialized care. Soon he was fighting over the $56,603 bill.

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