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KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Fact-Checking President Trump’s State Of The Union

February 6, 2020 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump spent a good deal of time on health issues in his State of the Union address, but not everything he said checks out. Meanwhile, Iowa Democrats heading into the caucuses said health is their top issue, but it’s hard to see how that played out in their actual choices. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, Rovner interviews KHN’s Julie Appleby and NPR’s Selena Simmons-Duffin about the latest “Bill of the Month” feature.

One Day, 3,600 Lost: US Reports New Death And Hospitalization Records

December 17, 2020 Morning Briefing

The coronavirus outbreak spreads with little abatement across the nation as new cases continue to surge and hospitals are overwhelmed with severely ill patients.

Revised AstraZeneca Vaccine Data Still Shows Shot Is Very Effective

March 25, 2021 Morning Briefing

Following questions raised by U.S. safety board officials, AstraZeneca updated its clinical trial analysis — finding its coronavirus vaccine to be 76% effective, rather than the 79% reported Monday. The report maintains that it is 100% effective at protecting against severe covid.

Is White House Giving Up On Limiting Spread Of Coronavirus?

October 26, 2020 Morning Briefing

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows signals that the Trump administration may be doing so when he said during an interview: “We’re not going to control the pandemic.” Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said the statement is a flag of surrender.

Merck Halts Work On Both Its Covid Vaccine Candidates

January 26, 2021 Morning Briefing

Merck says that neither of its experimental vaccines produced adequate immune responses against the coronavirus in its clinical trial testing. The drugmaker says it will focus its efforts on developing treatments.

While Guarding The Capitol, Nearly 200 Infected By Covid

January 25, 2021 Morning Briefing

Scores of U.S. Capitol Police officers and National Guard members who protected the Capitol Hill complex during and since the Jan. 6 riot have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Anti-Vaccine Groups Secured Over $1M In PPP Loans

January 19, 2021 Morning Briefing

Federal Paycheck Protection Program loans went to organizations that challenged the safety of vaccines and spread misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, according to data obtained after news organizations sued for it.

Landmark Day In West As UK Delivers Its First COVID Vaccine Shots

December 8, 2020 Morning Briefing

With the inoculation of 90-year-old Margaret Keenan, the United Kingdom kicked off its mass coronavirus vaccination program.

Looking For A Path To Reopen, Employers Weigh COVID Testing Of Workers

By Phil Galewitz May 8, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As some states begin the delicate task of lifting stay-at-home orders and allowing businesses to reopen, many employers are considering whether their strategy should include wide testing of workers.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: SCOTUS Punts On ACA Case — For Now

January 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The Supreme Court said it won’t hear an expedited case that threatens to overturn the Affordable Care Act. That means the future of the ACA will continue to be a top political issue through the November election. Meanwhile, a major doctors’ group endorses “Medicare for All.” Sort of. And both sides in the abortion debate mark the 47th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Caitlin Owens of Axios join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, for extra credit, the panelists suggest their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Use In EU

December 22, 2020 Morning Briefing

Residents in the 27 nations that make up the European Union now have access to their first coronavirus vaccine. Shots are expected to begin next week.

Cómo la raza, el ingreso y el código postal influyen en quién vive o muere por COVID-19

By Liz Szabo and Hannah Recht April 22, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Algunos expertos sostienen que las condiciones sociales y económicas, ignoradas durante mucho tiempo, son indicadores poderosos de quién sobrevivirá, o no, a la pandemia.

‘No Intubation’: Seniors Fearful Of COVID-19 Are Changing Their Living Wills

By Judith Graham May 12, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Still, medical experts say, it’s not a black-and-white decision of either go on a ventilator or die.

Vaccine Distribution Efforts Kick Up A Gear, But Some States Falter

March 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

More than 600 CVS in-store pharmacies across 17 states now have coronavirus vaccines, including rooms to deliver doses. Elsewhere, Native American vaccine efforts are succeeding better than many others, and Alabama and California struggle with vaccination equality and contracts.

Trump Absent From Coronavirus Fight At Emergency’s Worst Moment Yet

November 13, 2020 Morning Briefing

Since the election results he disputes, President Donald Trump has remained silent about the alarming virus surge and taken no new actions to combat it.

Donald Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is In Isolation

October 2, 2020 Morning Briefing

President Donald Trump announced in a late-night tweet the he and first lady Melanie Trump both have COVID-19. The news came hours after the president attended a campaign rally and the revelation that adviser Hope Hicks had also tested positive. The Trumps are now isolated at the White House.

Workers Filed More Than 4,100 Complaints About Protective Gear. Some Still Died.

By Christina Jewett and Shefali Luthra and Melissa Bailey June 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As health workers were dying of COVID-19, federal work-safety officials filed just one citation against an employer and rapidly closed complaints about protective gear.

A Switch To Medicaid Managed Care Worries Some Illinois Foster Families

By Christine Herman, Side Effects Public Media April 21, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Illinois is moving thousands of children into its Medicaid managed-care program. Proponents say the approach can cut costs while increasing access to care. But after a phase-one rollout of the new health plans caused thousands to temporarily lose coverage, some question whether it’s the right move.

FDA Prepares To Escalate Covid Strategies To Counter Variants

February 5, 2021 Morning Briefing

More booster shots of vaccine as well as additional testing and treatment drug capacity will be needed if the spread of new coronavirus strains picks up, as experts worry will happen. The FDA will release new guidance in the coming weeks to respond.

How Climate Change Is Putting Doctors In The Hot Seat

By Melissa Bailey April 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Health care providers are seeing the effects of climate change in hospitals across the U.S. ― and urging their peers to take action.

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