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By Lauren Weber July 17, 2020 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber drills through the vital health care policy stories of the week, so you don’t have to.

Crushed By A Hospital Bill? Stand Up For Yourself

By Bernard J. Wolfson March 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Most hospitals must offer free or reduced-cost care to certain patients, based on income, even if they have insurance. But some hospitals erect barriers to charity care, so it’s up to patients to advocate for themselves.

Injured And Uninsured, Protesters Get Medical Aid From LA Doctor

By Jackie Fortiér, LAist June 19, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A Los Angeles ophthalmologist’s offer on Instagram has ballooned into a loose network of physicians providing medical care to protesters who were injured while rallying against police brutality and racism. While clashes with the police have died down in some parts of the country, some protesters are seeking care for festering wounds from days-old injuries.

Sebelius, Looking Back At ACA, Says The Country’s Never ‘Seen This Kind Of Battle’

March 19, 2020 KFF Health News Original

On KHN’s “What the Health? ” podcast, the former secretary of Health and Human Services says she continued to believe during the debate 10 years ago on the health law that it would eventually gain some Republican support. But that never happened.

‘You’ve Been Served’: Wisconsin Hospitals Sued Patients Even During Pandemic

By Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio April 3, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Wisconsin hospitals had filed at least 104 lawsuits in small claims court since the state declared a public health emergency March 12. Most now say they are suspending the cases; one hospital has dismissed them after a reporter’s calls.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: A ‘Super Tuesday’ For The Health Debate?

March 5, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The wide field of Democrats vying to face President Donald Trump in the fall has been reduced to two major candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, each with a different prescription for the health system. Meanwhile, Congress and the Trump administration scramble to address the spread of the novel coronavirus. And the Supreme Court agrees to consider the latest case against the Affordable Care Act. Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner, Tami Luhby of CNN and Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more.

Insurers Sank Connecticut’s ‘Public Option.’ Would A National Version Survive?

By Shefali Luthra March 4, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Even in a solidly blue state where voters were demanding relief from high health care costs, the idea of a government-run public option for health insurance faced a “steam train of opposition.”

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes May 15, 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.

For Now, Chicago Hospital Can’t Close

December 16, 2020 Morning Briefing

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted to reject a plan to close Chicago’s Mercy Hospital on the city’s Southside. Trinity Health, the hospital’s owner, said it will return to the board in 2021. Other industry news is on insurance, discrimination and more.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Live from D.C. With Rep. Donna Shalala

February 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget includes billions of dollars in health spending cuts, Congress gets back to work on surprise medical bills, and health care remains a top issue for the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.), a former Health and Human Services secretary, joins the panel at a special taping before a live audience in Washington, D.C. Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call and Joanne Kenen of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

Her Genetic Test Revealed A Microscopic Problem — And A Jumbo Price Tag

By Liz Szabo March 31, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Molecular diagnostics are at the frontier of science, but insurance and billing questions create a minefield for patients.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Who Will Pay For COVID-19 Care?

April 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The spread of COVID-19 is prompting changes in pricing, coverage and other health care issues that have been subjects of political debate for years. But the politics remain polarized. Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico 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 that they think you should read, too.

Obamacare A Disgrace? Biden Highlights Bloomberg’s Negative Remarks About The ACA

By Shefali Luthra and Victoria Knight February 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

There was a time when Bloomberg’s criticism was consistent.

Scalpels Out: Democrats Make Slashing Attacks On Health Care Plans

By Emmarie Huetteman and Victoria Knight and Shefali Luthra February 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Candidates’ tough health policy talk strayed far from hope for unity.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Remaking Medicaid — Maybe

January 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The Trump administration is proposing to let states have more control of their Medicaid programs in exchange for potentially less money from the federal government. Meanwhile, the dangerous respiratory virus spreading from China is starting to affect trade and transportation along with public health. Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner, Erin Mershon of Stat and Joanne Kenen of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more.

Congressional Candidates Go Head-To-Head On Health Care — Again

By Ana B. Ibarra February 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The California Democratic members of Congress who flipped seven Republican seats two years ago made health care a major campaign issue, criticizing their opponents for voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act. As the Democrats defend their seats in this year’s elections, they are coming back to health care — but the issues are different.

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.

A Guide To Following The Health Debate In The 2020 Elections

By Julie Rovner January 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

As the Democratic primary campaign nears pivotal voting, important aspects of health care policy are being overlooked.

Newsom’s Ambitious Health Care Agenda Crumbles In A ‘Radically Changed’ World

By Angela Hart April 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

California Gov. Gavin Newsom charged into 2020 with ambitious — and expensive — proposals to increase health insurance coverage, reduce homelessness and tackle drug prices. Then came COVID-19.

Listen: Colorado Ski Area Opts For Novel Effort To Stop Avalanche Of Health Costs

January 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Julie Rovner joins WAMU’s “1A” on Wednesday to discuss an innovative plan by Summit County, Colorado, to directly negotiate with doctors and hospitals to lower health costs.

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