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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Complicated. Here’s How to Get Good Advice.

By Bernard J. Wolfson November 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

It’s a complex program with many options — as well as confusing rules and nuances. Here’s how to get reliable guidance.

Mission and Money Clash in Nonprofit Hospitals’ Venture Capital Ambitions

By Jordan Rau August 24, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Nonprofit hospitals of all sizes have been trying their luck as venture capitalists, saying their investments improve care through the creation of new medical devices, health software and other innovations. But the gamble at times has been harder to pull off than expected.

2022 Medicare Advantage Sign Ups Jump 9% On Last Year

January 18, 2022 Morning Briefing

Reports say that there’s been an 8.8% rise in Medicare Advantage enrollments, as of Jan. 1, over the same period last year. But while most beneficiaries in Parts A and B are expected to join Advantage plans by next year, the spending may still outpace traditional paid health costs.

Abortion Bans Are Motivating Midterm Voters, Poll Shows

By Emmarie Huetteman October 12, 2022 KFF Health News Original

A new KFF poll shows Democrats and those living in states where abortion is illegal say the issue has made them more motivated to vote. It also shows that 70% of Republicans oppose total abortion bans.

Save Billions or Stick With Humira? Drug Brokers Steer Americans to the Costly Choice

By Arthur Allen September 19, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Thousands of patients with autoimmune diseases who rely on Humira, with a list price of $6,600 a month, could get financial relief from new low-cost rivals. So far, the pharmacy benefit managers that control drug prices in America have not delivered on those savings.

Medicare Advantage Plans Cost Taxpayers More

November 11, 2021 Morning Briefing

In other reports on Medicare, the savings in drug price legislation won’t be felt immediately, but rather over a decade or more; advice on the Medicare gap; and appealing income-related charges.

People Falling Victim To Price Gap For Tests In Surprise Billing Law

March 8, 2022 Morning Briefing

Also, changes in care models driven by staff shortages and treatment deferrals; a battle over Medicare Advantage coding intensity; a novel pediatric care clinical model from NYC; reduced pediatric hospitalization thanks to medical-legal partnerships; and more.

Doctors Tell How to Make the Most of Your Telehealth Visits

By Julie Appleby June 2, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Public health restrictions put in place during the pandemic are loosening, meaning it’s OK to go back to your doctor’s office. But will virtual visits remain an option?

Dentistas eliminan los problemas de las personas sin seguro ofreciéndoles ellos mismos planes

By Phil Galewitz September 20, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Estos planes limitados a una práctica están dirigidos principalmente a los 65 millones de estadounidenses que no tienen cobertura dental, y tienen que pagar de su bolsillo toda su atención.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: LIVE From KFF: Health Care and the 2024 Election

October 17, 2024 Podcast

The Affordable Care Act has not been a major issue in the 2024 campaign, but abortion and reproductive rights have been front and center. Those are just two of the dozens of health issues that could be profoundly affected by who is elected president and which party controls Congress in 2025. In this special live episode, Tamara Keith of NPR, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Cynthia Cox and Ashley Kirzinger of KFF join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss how health policy has affected the campaign and how the election results might affect health policy. Plus, the panel answers questions from the live audience.

After People on Medicaid Die, Some States Aggressively Seek Repayment From Their Estates

By Tony Leys March 2, 2023 KFF Health News Original

States take drastically different approaches to recovering Medicaid money from deceased participants’ estates. Demands for repayment of Medicaid spending can drain the assets a person leaves behind, depending on where they lived.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Welcome Back, Congress. Now Get to Work.

September 7, 2023 Podcast

Congress returns from its summer recess with a long list of tasks and only a few work days to get them done. On top of the annual spending bills needed to keep the government operating, on the list are bills to renew the global HIV/AIDS program, PEPFAR, and the community health centers program. Meanwhile, over the recess, the Biden administration released the names of the first 10 drugs selected for the Medicare price negotiation program.

Readers Speak Up About Women’s Health Issues, From Reproductive Care to Drinking

April 9, 2024 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

Científicos dicen que una píldora diaria para tratar covid estaría a meses de distancia

By JoNel Aleccia September 24, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Los medicamentos que se están investigando tendrían el potencial de interferir con la capacidad del virus para replicarse en las células humanas.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: SCOTUS Term Wraps With a Bang

July 3, 2024 Podcast

The Supreme Court has issued its final opinions for the 2023-24 term, including decisions affecting abortion access, the opioid epidemic, and how the federal government functions. In this special episode, Sarah Somers , legal director of the National Health Law Program, joins KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, Julie Rovner, to discuss how the justices disposed of the term’s health-related cases and what those decisions could mean going forward.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Health Enters the Presidential Race

January 25, 2024 Podcast

New Hampshire voters have spoken, and it seems increasingly clear that this November’s election will pit President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump. Both appear to be making health a key part of their campaigns, with Trump vowing (again) to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and Biden stressing his support for contraception and abortion rights. Meanwhile, both candidates will try to highlight efforts to rein in prescription drug prices. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, and Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Sarah Somers of the National Health Law Program about the potential consequences for the health care system if the Supreme Court overturns a key precedent attempting to balance executive vs. judicial power.

Biden Quietly Transforms Medicaid Safety Net

By Noam N. Levey and Phil Galewitz June 24, 2021 KFF Health News Original

In a sharp shift from Trump-era policies, President Joe Biden looks at expanding Medicaid eligibility to new mothers, inmates and undocumented immigrants and adding services such as food and housing.

Patients Went Into the Hospital for Care. After Testing Positive There for Covid, Some Never Came Out.

By Christina Jewett November 4, 2021 KFF Health News Original

About 21% of patients diagnosed with covid during a hospital stay died, according to data analyzed for KHN. In-hospital rates of spread varied widely and patients had no way of checking them.

MetroHealth’s ‘Hospital In The Home’ Program Has Treated 900 Patients

February 15, 2022 Morning Briefing

Crain’s Cleveland Business reports MetroHealth’s tech-driven program to deliver high-touch care for patients in their own home has been active for nearly two years. A contract dispute that could shape future Medicare Advantage negotiations and more are also in the news.

An Arm and a Leg: Wrestling With a Giant: How to Dispute a Hospital Bill

By Dan Weissmann March 13, 2023 Podcast

One listener tried to dispute a $1,300 “facility fee” with the treating hospital, his insurer, a bill-mediation service provided by his employer, and finally a debt collector. He didn’t win, but he learned valuable lessons about advocating for hospital discounts.

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