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KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Coronavirus Goes Viral

The rapidly spreading coronavirus has led to the cancellation of sporting events, conferences and travel, with Congress and President Donald Trump scrambling to catch up to the spiraling public health crisis. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has issued long-awaited rules aimed at making it easier for patients to carry copies of their medical records. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Kimberly Leonard of Business Insider 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.

March 12, 2020
COVID-19

Temperature Check: Tips For Tracking A Key Symptom Of Coronavirus Contagion

Taking one’s temperature is not as easy as it sounds. For one reporter, the first challenge was finding a thermometer.

By Shefali Luthra

April 1, 2020
COVID-19

Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes

Hospitals need to clear out patients who no longer need acute care. But nursing homes are alarmed at the prospect of taking patients who may have the coronavirus.

By Judith Graham

March 30, 2020
COVID-19

With Coronavirus Rare In Rural Florida, Experts Dispute Way Forward

At least 30 states have issued statewide stay-at-home orders. Florida, one of the eight states with the highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded so far, is the only one in that group not to have such an order.

By Phil Galewitz

April 1, 2020
COVID-19

Unraveling the Interplay of Omicron, Reinfections, and Long Covid

The omicron variant has proved adept at finding hosts, often by reinfecting people who recovered from earlier bouts of covid. But whether omicron triggers long covid as often and severe as previous variants is a matter of heated study.

By Liz Szabo

Aug. 26, 2022
COVID-19

Cancer Patients Face Treatment Delays And Uncertainty As Coronavirus Cripples Hospitals

As hospitals across the country are forced to delay or cancel certain medical procedures in response to the surge in patients with COVID-19, those hard choices are disrupting care for some people with serious illnesses.

By Will Stone

April 7, 2020
COVID-19

With Coronavirus Lurking, Conferences Wrestle With Whether To Cancel

Concerns over Comic Con in Seattle mount as HIMSS and other huge conferences halt their plans.

By Liz Szabo

March 6, 2020
COVID-19

Dispatch From A Country Doctor: Seeing Patients Differently In The Time Of Coronavirus

Emergency rule changes by the federal government and some insurers have made telemedicine a useful tool.

By Julie Appleby

April 7, 2020
KHN & Politifact HealthCheck

Sanders: In Coronavirus Relief Effort, Congress Fell Short On Paid Sick Leave

Capitol Hill’s guarantee does not pertain to many “essential” workers.

By Shefali Luthra

April 13, 2020
COVID-19

Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK To Grieve.

To weather uncertain times, it's important to acknowledge and grieve losses — even if they seem small in the scheme of the global pandemic, psychologists and grief experts say.

By Stephanie O'Neill

March 27, 2020
COVID-19

Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients

Families worry that overwhelmed hospitals won’t be able to provide palliative care for loved ones stricken with COVID-19.

By Liz Szabo

March 26, 2020
COVID-19

Telemedicine Surges, Fueled By Coronavirus Fears And Shift In Payment Rules

Millions of Americans are suddenly seeking care by connecting with a doctor electronically. Helping drive that trend, medical providers can now charge as much as they would for an office visit.

By Phil Galewitz

March 27, 2020
COVID-19

Analysis: He Got Tested For Coronavirus. Then Came The Flood Of Medical Bills.

Hidden costs for ER visits and other fees could cost people thousands of dollars.

By Elisabeth Rosenthal and Emmarie Huetteman

April 1, 2020
COVID-19

Physicians Fear For Their Families As They Battle Coronavirus With Too Little Armor

Doctors sent an impassioned, desperate letter to Congress describing the lack of protective equipment across the country — from masks to respirators to gowns to goggles. They're using equipment from construction sites and home-repair stores or wearing the same mask from patient to patient. And they worry about what exposure without sufficient protection means for them and their families.

By Laura Ungar

March 27, 2020
COVID-19

As Coronavirus Testing Gears Up, Specialized Swabs Running Out

Nationwide, testing for coronavirus is ramping up. But the supply of specialty swabs needed to collect potential coronavirus specimens can’t keep up with demand, creating a bottleneck in testing capabilities. So two top manufacturers are working with U.S. and Italian governments to increase production.

By Lauren Weber and Christina Jewett

March 17, 2020
HealthBent

In Coronavirus Relief Bill, Hospitals Poised To Get Massive Infusion Of Cash

The legislation scheduled to go before the House for a vote Friday provides nearly $200 billion in aid for hospitals. That includes payments for expenses or lost revenues from the coronavirus pandemic, interest-free loans and changes in Medicare reimbursements.

By Julie Rovner

March 27, 2020
KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

And Then There Were Two: Biden, Sanders Debate With Coronavirus On Everyone’s Mind

The candidates talked about their views on how this public health crisis should be managed. Though they disagreed on many points, they shared disapproval of the Trump administration’s response.

By Emmarie Huetteman

March 16, 2020
COVID-19

Does Everyone Over 60 Need To Take The Same Coronavirus Precautions?

Just how careful should older people be? Here’s what geriatricians think is reasonable.

By Judith Graham

March 24, 2020
COVID-19

Not So Fast Using CPAPs In Place Of Ventilators. They Could Spread The Coronavirus.

U.S. pandemic planning envisioned the possibility of using CPAP machines for milder cases of COVID-19 when ventilators are in short supply. But evidence suggests that the machines, commonly used by people with sleep apnea, can aerosolize and possibly spread the virus. That leaves hospitals with few good alternatives if the demand for ventilators exceeds the supply.

By Markian Hawryluk

March 27, 2020
COVID-19

Online Coronavirus Tests Are Just The Latest Iffy Products Marketed To Anxious Consumers

Americans are worried about the novel coronavirus, so they are turning to the internet for solutions to stem their fears. Buyer, beware. It could be dangerous.

By Victoria Knight

March 31, 2020

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