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“Todo lo que quieres es que te crean”: el prejuicio inconciente en la atención de salud

By April Dembosky, KQED October 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Los latinos y los afroamericanos suelen ser menos propensos a recibir analgésicos o atención avanzada que los pacientes blancos no hispanos con las mismas quejas o síntomas.

Sheltered At Home, Families Broach End-Of-Life Planning

By JoNel Aleccia March 31, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Barbara Dreyfuss died March 1 after contracting COVID-19 at a Seattle-area nursing home. Her earlier decision to document her final wishes may offer an example for families as the deadly virus spurs interest in end-of-life care.

Study: Pfizer Vaccine Less Effective Versus South African Covid Variant

February 18, 2021 Morning Briefing

Experiments suggest a coronavirus variant first reported in South Africa seems partly resistant to Pfizer’s vaccine, sparking concern as other variants spread.

FBI Launches Investigation Into Nursing Home Deaths In New York

February 18, 2021 Morning Briefing

And in Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to take away coronavirus vaccines from communities that criticize his distribution efforts.

Will Approved Vaccines Protect Against New Coronavirus Mutation?

December 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

The makers of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines will test them against the newly emerged variant and voice confidence about the effectiveness.

Covid Cases Rising In 27 States

March 23, 2021 Morning Briefing

Even as the pace of vaccinations picks up, so does the U.S. seven-day average of daily new coronavirus cases. Increases of at least 5% are now reported in over half the states.

With Medical Safety Gear Scarce, The Public Is Stepping Up. Here’s Help On Ways To Help.

By Barbara Feder Ostrov March 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

If you or your company have useful supplies and want to donate them, here are some answers to questions you might be asking.

The Costs Of Safely Reopening A High-End Restaurant

By John M. Glionna June 18, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The shifting federal guidelines about how to reopen during the pandemic have perplexed many small-business owners, including the Prestifilippos, who dug deep into their wallets to provide a new kind of dining experience they hope is safe.

What Does Recovery From COVID-19 Look Like? It Depends. A Pulmonologist Explains.

By Judith Graham April 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Reports offer a glimmer of hope, especially for older adults.

Coronavirus Most Likely Didn’t Leak From Chinese Lab, Investigators Say

February 9, 2021 Morning Briefing

It’s more likely to have jumped to humans from an animal, the WHO says. And in other news from China, its single-shot CanSino vaccine has proved to be 65.7% effective. News reports also highlight England, Wales, Iran and the pope’s annual message.

Research Roundup: Coronavirus; CCHFV; CARB-X

December 3, 2020 Morning Briefing

Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.

Over 20 World Leaders Call For Pandemic Cooperation Treaty

March 30, 2021 Morning Briefing

Official signatures from the U.S. and China were absent from a letter calling for future pandemic planning published in newspapers around the world. Meanwhile, worries deepen that the WHO’s report on the coronavirus’ source is inconclusive.

In Study, Aspirin Linked To Less-Severe Covid Infections

March 19, 2021 Morning Briefing

Patients taking low-dose aspirin had less-severe coronavirus outcomes, including lower requirements for ventilation. Meanwhile, the WHO has announced it may have found where the virus began.

Postal de la crisis: vendedores ambulantes de Los Angeles no pueden dejar de trabajar

By Anna Almendrala April 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A diferencia de la mayoría de los estadounidenses, que pronto recibirán cheques de estímulo, miles de trabajadores luchan en estos días por comer, pagar la renta y enviar dinero a sus familias.

California Hospitals Face Surge With Proven Fixes And Some Hail Marys

By Angela Hart and Anna Maria Barry-Jester April 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

California is entering the most critical period in its battle against COVID-19, and may need thousands of hospital beds and ventilators to accommodate a surge of critically ill patients. Hospitals are taking extreme measures, such as using 3D printers to make ventilator parts and turning cafeterias into wards.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes January 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.

True Toll Of COVID-19 On U.S. Health Care Workers Unknown

By Christina Jewett and Liz Szabo April 15, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Infection-report forms rarely indicate who is a health worker or whether they survived. States and hospitals tend to keep quiet, citing patient privacy.

Social Media Fears About Lack Of Coverage For Protest Injuries Are Overblown

By Michelle Andrews June 5, 2020 KFF Health News Original

After some protests over the death of George Floyd resulted in violence, online discussions raised concerns that health plans might deny medical coverage. Although plans do sometimes make exclusions for “illegal acts” or riots, experts say concerns by people who are protesting Floyd’s death may be overstated.

Hugs Allowed Again As CDC, CMS Give OK For Nursing Home Visits

March 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

After a long period of coronavirus-induced isolation, residents of nursing homes will be allowed visitors again (with suitable covid protection and within limits) as vaccinations begin to have an impact for this vulnerable group.

Another COVID Mystery: Patients Survive Ventilator, But Linger in a Coma

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR August 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Doctors are diagnosing a new stage of COVID-19 recovery: patients who take much longer than usual to regain consciousness after coming off a ventilator. And a growing number of doctors are worried some patients aren’t being given the time they need to wake up.

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