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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Coming Soon: ‘Long-Term Short-Term’ Plans

August 9, 2018 KFF Health News Original

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner talk about the latest Trump administration efforts to address high drug prices, what’s next for short-term health insurance plans and insider trading charges against a New York GOP congressman.

Report That Finds Sharp Increase In Commercial Health Care Prices Highlights Geographical Differences In Costs

March 13, 2019 Morning Briefing

“That fact that you could be paying 2.5 times more for the same healthcare services in San Jose than in Baltimore suggests there is a lot of variation in prices across the country,” said Bill Johnson, lead author of the report. Meanwhile, Humana launches a bundled-payment model for some Medicare Advantage members.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes August 10, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

How Genetic Tests Muddy Your Odds Of Getting A Long-Term-Care Policy

By Michelle Andrews August 7, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Federal law bars insurers from using these test results for health coverage, but they can influence whether you get a plan covering long-term care.

Trump Administration Sinks Teeth Into Paring Down Drug Prices, On 5 Key Points

By Sarah Jane Tribble August 10, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Instead of waiting for congressional action, federal regulators are looking at a series of actions to spur competition and drive down the cost of medicines.

Medicare Advantage Membership Growth Slows Even As Insurers Jockey To Get A Piece Of Predictably Lucrative Field

January 17, 2019 Morning Briefing

Despite the slower pace, though, many Advantage insurers still experienced big enrollment increases as they picked up more market share. Other industry news looks at UnitedHealth’s court loss over withholding payments to out-of-network physicians and Dr. Atul Gawande’s decision to step out of a major health care conference.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ ‘Conscience’ Rules, Rx Prices and Still More Medicare

May 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Joanne Kenen of Politico, Jen Haberkorn of the Los Angeles Times and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the latest news about the Trump administration’s effort to allow health care practitioners and organizations to refuse to provide care or refer patients for services that violate their conscience or religion. Also this week, the administration orders TV ads for prescription drugs to include list prices. And Tennessee wants free rein from the federal government to run its Medicaid program. Plus, Rovner interviews Joan Biskupic, author of a new book on Chief Justice John Roberts, about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to the 2012 ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.

A Big Hearing For ‘Medicare-For-All’ — In A Small Room

By Julie Rovner April 30, 2019 KFF Health News Original

In an unusual move, the House Rules Committee, instead of one of the panels that typically oversee health policy, held the first House hearing in a decade about converting the U.S. to a government-financed health care system.

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

By Brianna Labuskes July 19, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.

Lifting Therapy Caps Is A Load Off Medicare Patients’ Shoulders

By Susan Jaffe March 14, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Last month’s budget deal means Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for physical and occupational therapy indefinitely. Plus, prescription drug costs will fall for more seniors.

Medicare Advantage Plans Have Beneficial Aspects To Them, But There Are Lots Of Red Lights To Heed

November 15, 2018 Morning Briefing

Signing up for a new Medicare plan can be confusing. Here are some things to watch out for.

Medicare To Test Out Philosophy That Simple Help In Patients’ Homes Can Have Meaningful Impact On Well-Being

November 9, 2018 Morning Briefing

Medicare Advantage plans to offer a host of new benefits next year, such as transportation to medical appointments, home-delivered meals, wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars and air conditioners for asthma sufferers.

Viewpoints: Government Control Of Drug Prices Is A Bad Idea For Patients; Lessons On How Medicare Advantage Helps Ease Opioid Crisis

December 20, 2018 Morning Briefing

Opinion pages focus on these health topics and others.

New Medicare Perk For Diabetes Prevention Stumbles At Rollout

By Judith Graham April 19, 2018 KFF Health News Original

On April 1, Medicare launched a major initiative — a diabetes prevention program for seniors and people with serious disabilities— that is available in only a few cities.

Lack Of Insurance Exposes Blind Spots In Vision Care

By Michelle Andrews May 15, 2018 KFF Health News Original

As many as 16 million people in the United States have undiagnosed or uncorrected vision problems that could be fixed with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.

Top Policy Expert’s Ties To Giant Drugmaker Often Go Unstated

By Sarah Jane Tribble June 29, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Dr. Mark McClellan joined Johnson & Johnson’s board of directors after leaving the FDA, but the connection often isn’t mentioned in research papers or public events.

Everything You Need To Know About The New Medicare Cards (But Beware Of Scams)

By Judith Graham March 15, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Starting in April, new Medicare cards will be issued to the program’s 59 million enrollees. The new cards address serious security concerns, yet there are growing “scams” linked to the rollout.

Medicare Vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose

By Judith Graham October 19, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Despite Medicare Advantage plans’ increasing popularity, several key features remain poorly understood. Here is what you need to know.

Investigation On Medicare Advantage Plans Finds Widespread, Persistent Problems Related To Denials Of Care

October 15, 2018 Morning Briefing

The investigation by the HHS inspector general raises some concerns just as Medicare Advantage plans become more and more popular. Analysts predict that one in two seniors will have them in a few years despite predictions that the health law would hobble the marketplace.

Administration Officials Deny Steering Patients Toward Private Medicare Plans, But Emails Tell A Different Story

December 3, 2018 Morning Briefing

“Get more benefits for your money,” says one message sent to Medicare beneficiaries. “See if you can save money with Medicare Advantage,” says another. While private plans boast of providing superior-quality care, the evidence is mixed. And experts are worried that the material being sent out by the government doesn’t present the negatives of the plans. Other Medicare news focuses on nursing homes and enrollment.

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