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Biden’s Big Health Agenda Won’t Be Easy to Achieve

By Julie Rovner October 22, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Much like President Barack Obama, a President Biden could find his health policies initially sidelined by economic issues — in his case, caused by the pandemic.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Impeachment And The Health Agenda

September 26, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Washington is abuzz with impeachment talk, but what impact would such a move have on congressional action on prescription drug prices and surprise bills? Also, a study out this week shows that health insurance costs for both employers and workers continue to rise. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

With Becerra as HHS Pick, California Plots More Progressive Health Care Agenda

By Angela Hart and Samantha Young December 10, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has already begun discussing California health care priorities with Xavier Becerra, tapped this week by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as his Health and Human Services secretary.

Trump’s New Order For Medicare Packs Potential Rise In Patients’ Costs

By Julie Appleby October 7, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The president’s directive, which he said is designed to give beneficiaries more choices in their health care, could lead to higher costs for seniors. Final rules are to be written by the Department of Health and Human Services.

GOP Senate Ad Misrepresents Montana Governor’s Stance

By Victoria Knight August 18, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The race between Steve Bullock and Steve Daines reflects a trend in campaigns nationwide. Republicans often paint Democrats as left of the general public and health care has often been one of the issues the GOP highlights in that effort. In this case, the National Republican Senatorial Committee is leaping to conclusions with its claims.

Were You Notified About Missing Tax Forms for Your ACA Subsidy? Blame COVID.

By Michelle Andrews November 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Some consumers who received tax credits to purchase insurance from Affordable Care Act marketplaces report they’ve received letters in error from the government saying they didn’t file the IRS forms to account for how much money they made and how much funding they received from the government.

Obamacare’s Star Ratings Offer A Glimmer Of Insight ― But Not For All

By Lauren Weber and Phil Galewitz November 1, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials unveil new ratings for the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace plans. Missouri is one of eight states that has no plans earning at least three stars on a five-star scale.

North Carolina Treasurer Took On the Hospitals. Now He’s Paying Political Price.

By Jordan Rau October 26, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The state hospital association has endorsed Dale Folwell’s opponent after the treasurer sought to force them to accept lower reimbursements from the state employees’ health plan.

Medicare Fraudsters Now Tap Telemedicine In Medical Equipment Scams

By Victoria Knight October 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Scammers bent on defrauding Medicare are embracing the new technologies of remote diagnosis. Federal law enforcement is cracking down.

Millions Of Diabetes Patients Are Missing Out On Medicare’s Nutrition Help

By Phil Galewitz September 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Health experts say the little-used benefit represents a lost opportunity for older adults to improve their health — and for the program to save money by preventing costly complications from diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Prognosis for Rural Hospitals Worsens With Pandemic

By Sarah Jane Tribble August 26, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Rural hospitals were already struggling before the coronavirus emerged. Now, the loss of revenue from patients who are afraid to come to the emergency room, postponing doctor’s appointments and delaying elective surgeries is adding to the pressure.

Industry Roundup: A Medicare Advantage Pay Bump; Hospitals’ Partnerships With Local Agencies; Social Safety Nets And Health

April 7, 2020 Morning Briefing

CMS has finalized a bump for Medicare Advantage plans that’s a good deal higher than the agency’s initial proposal that met with fierce industry opposition. Meanwhile, researchers look at a variety of factors when it comes to spending and safety nets.

Think ‘Medicare For All’ Is The Only Democratic Health Plan? Think Again

By Emmarie Huetteman October 15, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The Democratic presidential candidates have hit hard on health care, but generally the debates have centered on what kind of system candidates propose. The candidates’ ideas on many other issues, such as mental health and gun safety, have attracted much less attention.

Trump Promises ‘Phenomenal’ Health Plan. What Might That Mean?

By Julie Appleby September 4, 2019 KFF Health News Original

In the background, advisers weigh the risks of rolling out a comprehensive health care proposal. Peering into the crystal ball, here’s a glimpse of what could be included in the GOP plan.

Trump Administration Hits Brakes On Law To Curb Unneeded Medicare CT Scans, MRIs

By Phil Galewitz August 14, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Critics worry the delays come at a steep cost: Medicare paying for millions of unnecessary exams and patients subject to radiation for no medical benefit.

Sen. Graham Complains That 3 Blue States Get a Third of ACA Funding

By Phil Galewitz October 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Sen. Lindsey Graham insinuates that the law is sending a disproportionate amount of money to New York, California and Massachusetts, all represented by Democrats.

Millones con diabetes no aprovechan programa nutricional de Medicare

By Phil Galewitz September 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Hay unos 15 millones de beneficiarios de Medicare que viven con diabetes, pero solo unos 100,000 se han inscripto para usar este beneficio que, al parecer, tiene buenos resultados.

Readers and Tweeters Defend Front-Line Nurses and Blind Us With Science

December 17, 2020 KFF Health News Original

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

Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons

By Bernard J. Wolfson October 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The volume of virtual medical appointments has exploded during the pandemic as patients and doctors have sought to avoid infection through in-person visits.

Medicare Advantage Is A Fast-Growing, Lucrative Marketplace. But Is It Benefiting Patients Or Insurers More?

February 21, 2020 Morning Briefing

The new popularity of Medicare Advantage plans has grown without much public policy debate about the effects of large-scale privatization on patient health and on the costs to both the government and enrollees. Critics are worried about what that could mean for patients.

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