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After Bitter Closure, Rural Texas Hospital Defies The Norm And Reopens

By Charlotte Huff January 7, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The 25-bed hospital in Crockett, Texas, abruptly closed its doors in 2017, joining the ranks of nearly 100 rural hospitals that have shut down in the past decade. But the community kept the faith and several doctors reopened the facility this year.

Maryland Offers Many Insured Men Free Vasectomy Coverage

By Michelle Andrews February 13, 2018 KFF Health News Original

But state officials are trying to get assurances from the Internal Revenue Service that the new law does not conflict with federal rules for health savings accounts.

Buyers Of Short-Term Health Plans: Wise Or Shortsighted?

By Anna Gorman November 20, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Policyholders reason that their health is good — for now — and they don’t see the need for costly comprehensive coverage. Detractors say the plans undermine the Affordable Care Act, and agents advise reading the fine print. “You basically have to be in perfect health,” says one.

Congress Targets Misuse Of Hospice Drugs

By Melissa Bailey October 4, 2018 KFF Health News Original

In the bipartisan opioid bill headed to the president’s desk, hospice workers would be allowed to destroy patients’ unneeded opioids, reducing the risk that families misuse them.

Health Care Industry Spends $30B A Year Pushing Its Wares, From Drugs To Stem Cell Treatment

By Liz Szabo January 8, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Critics say patients are often misled by ads that advocate high-priced drugs or genetic tests.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes December 21, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

Fixing Obamacare’s ‘Family Glitch’ Hinges On Outcome Of November Elections

By Shefali Luthra October 23, 2018 KFF Health News Original

This gap in the 2010 health law means health insurance remains unaffordable for millions of Americans. For now, relief is hard to come by.

The Remedy For Surprise Medical Bills May Lie In Stitching Up Federal Law

By Michelle Andrews and Julie Appleby September 10, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The wide-ranging law has the potential to blindside many consumers whose health care comes from company and union health plans that are “self-funded,” meaning they pay claims out of their own funds.

Patients Suffer When Health Care Behemoths Quarrel Over Contracts

By Barbara Feder Ostrov February 1, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The latest example is Sutter Health and Anthem Blue Cross, whose failure to seal a deal is causing Anthem members to worry they may not have access to one of the dominant hospital chains in Northern California. Across the U.S., the stakes in such contract fights have risen, as health systems and insurers battle to increase their market share.

Bonus Tucked Into GOP Tax Bill For Those Aiming To Deduct Medical Expenses

By Michelle Andrews December 22, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The House sought to eliminate the tax deduction, generally used by people with serious illnesses or those who need long-term care services but it was eventually restored in the final bill — and expanded.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes November 16, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

Trump May Delay Change That Could Cause Medicare Drug Premiums To Jump 19% Until After 2020 Election

April 10, 2019 Morning Briefing

The monthly cost to individual seniors from the Trump administration’s proposed change could rise by about $6. While that may not a large amount, it would not go unnoticed by seniors on fixed incomes. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is urging the president to sign a bill to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

Check Your Medical Records For Dangerous Errors

By Judith Graham November 21, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Medical records often contain incorrect information that can lead to inappropriate medical treatment. Patients need to review them on a regular basis and correct any errors that creep in.

Alabama Governor Signs Ban On Abortions, But It’s Unclear When, Or Even If, It Will Go Into Effect

May 16, 2019 Morning Briefing

The eyes of the nation were on Gov. Kay Ivey (R-Ala.), who approved the most restrictive ban on abortions in the country. “To the bill’s many supporters, this legislation stands as a powerful testament to Alabamians’ deeply held belief that every life is precious and that every life is a sacred gift from God,” Ivey said. At the earliest, the measure will take effect in six months, but even its sponsors expect it to be blocked by the courts.

Patient Advocacy Or Political Ploy? Union, Industry Square Off Over Dialysis Initiative

By David Tuller and Harriet Blair Rowan October 5, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The measure, which will appear on the November ballot, seeks to cap industry profits. The SEIU-UHW union has raised almost $17 million, but opponents from the industry have invested more than four times that.

Pain Hits After Surgery When A Doctor’s Daughter Is Stunned By $17,850 Urine Test

By Fred Schulte February 16, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Elizabeth Moreno got hit with a $17,850 bill from a Texas lab after leaving a urine sample at her doctor’s office.

Dialysis Giant DaVita Defends Itself In Court And At The Polls

By Samantha Young October 29, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Although dialysis provider DaVita Inc. has taken major financial hits this year, including a $383.5 million jury award in response to wrongful death lawsuits, it still rakes in profits. The company faces its biggest threat next month, when California voters weigh in on a ballot initiative that could force it to leave the state.

In Swing Districts, Republicans May Pay For Having Tried To Reverse The Health Law

By Emmarie Huetteman October 31, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Though Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) counts himself a moderate, many of his voters heading to the polls are furious about how he aided his party’s efforts to dismantle Obamacare.

Gun Control Vs. Mental Health Care: Debate After Mass Shootings Obscures Murky Reality

By Rob Waters November 19, 2018 KFF Health News Original

More than half of mass shooters have serious mental health disorders, experts say, but the vast majority of mentally ill people are not violent. Some clinicians suggest strategic interventions, including closing loopholes in background checks to buy firearms and allowing family members to confiscate guns under temporary court orders for relatives at risk of doing harm.

In Throes Of Turkey Salmonella Outbreak, Don’t Invite Illness To Your Table

By JoNel Aleccia November 19, 2018 KFF Health News Original

There’s no federal requirement that your holiday bird be free of salmonella, so consumers bear the burden of keeping food safe.

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