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Three Things to Know About Insurance Coverage for Abortion

By Julie Appleby July 13, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Even before the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion, insurance coverage for the service varied widely. Now it’s become even more complex, with additional changes and court challenges to come.

Layers of Subcontracted Services Confuse and Frustrate Medi-Cal Patients

By Bernard J. Wolfson December 22, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Many of the 14 million patients in Medi-Cal are in managed care health plans that outsource their care to subcontractors or sub-subcontractors. For patients with difficult health care needs, it can be hard to know where to turn.

Surprising Swings In Momentum For Legislation On Surprise Medical Bills

By Rachel Bluth December 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A legislative compromise on how to curb unexpected out-of-network medical bills has made recent progress. But many insiders expect work to continue into 2020.

Skin Cancer Is a Risk No Matter the Skin Tone. But It May Be Overlooked in People With Dark Skin.

By Sandy West August 5, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Black people and those with high levels of melanin in their skin have long been left out of efforts to combat skin cancer. Historically neglected both by sunscreen manufacturers and a medical community lagging in diversity and cultural competency, many people with dark skin tones have not been informed about sun safety or how to monitor their skin for damage or cancer.

His-and-Hers Cataract Surgeries, But His Bill Was 20 Times as Much

By Angela Hart Photos by Heidi de Marco June 27, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Whether a simple operation is performed under the auspices of a hospital or at an independent surgery center can make a huge difference in cost.

Health Officials See Bright Future in Poop Surveillance

By Anna Maria Barry-Jester March 24, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Sewage surveillance is proving so useful in mapping covid trends that many public health officials say it should become standard practice in tracking infectious diseases. Whether that happens will depend on the nation’s ability to make it viable in communities rich and poor.

A Post-‘Roe’ World in Georgia Will Mean More Restrictions — And More Political Battles

By Sam Whitehead June 24, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Abortion will almost certainly face new restrictions in Georgia. Patients will have a harder time finding services, and providers will have to figure out how to navigate the new landscape. Meanwhile, abortion opponents see the moment as an opportunity to put further restrictions on the procedure.

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Is Killing Patients. Yet There Is a Simple Way to Stop It.

By Brett Kelman July 12, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Hospital-acquired pneumonia not tied to ventilators is one of the most common infections that strike within health care facilities. But few hospitals take steps to prevent it, which can be as simple as dutifully brushing patients’ teeth.

NICU Bill Installment Plan: That’ll Be $45,843 a Month for 12 Months, Please

By Victoria Knight December 21, 2021 KFF Health News Original

After baby Dorian Bennett arrived two months early and spent more than 50 days in the neonatal ICU, his parents received a bill of more than $550,000 — despite having insurance. The Florida hospital had a not-so-helpful suggestion: monthly payments of more than $45,000 for a year.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Our 300th Episode!

June 1, 2023 Podcast

When KFF Health News’ “What the Health?” podcast launched in 2017, Republicans in Washington were engaged in an (ultimately unsuccessful) campaign to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act. The next six years would see a pandemic, increasingly unaffordable care, and a health care workforce experiencing unprecedented burnout. In the podcast’s 300th episode, host and chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner explores the past and possible future of the U.S. health care system with three prominent “big thinkers” in health policy: Ezekiel Emanuel of the University of Pennsylvania, Jeff Goldsmith of Health Futures, and Farzad Mostashari of Aledade.

What the Health? From KFF Health News: Au Revoir, Public Health Emergency

February 2, 2023 Podcast

The Biden administration this week announced it would let the covid-19 public health emergency lapse on May 11, even as the Republican-led House was voting to immediately eliminate the special authorities of the so-called PHE. Meanwhile, anti-abortion forces are pressuring legislators to both tighten abortion restrictions and pay for every birth in the nation. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post, and Victoria Knight of Axios join KHN’s chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Hannah Wesolowski of the National Alliance on Mental Illness about the rollout of the national 988 suicide prevention hotline.

Fighting Monkeypox, Sexual Health Clinics Are Underfunded and Ill-Equipped

By Liz Szabo and Lauren Weber July 19, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Sexual health clinics are scrambling to properly track, test, and treat hundreds of monkeypox patients. So far, it isn’t going well.

Children’s Vision Problems Often Go Undetected, Despite Calls for Regular Screening

By Colleen DeGuzman June 9, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Eye exams for children are required under federal law to be covered by most private health plans and Medicaid, and many states mandate school vision screenings. But a federal survey finds that a quarter of children and teens are still not getting the recommended tests.

Readers and Tweeters Go to the Mat on Abortion Rights and Perceived Wrongs

June 2, 2022 KFF Health News Original

KHN gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

Misleading Ads Driving People To Sign Up For Medicare Advantage Plans

November 7, 2022 Morning Briefing

Medicare beneficiaries are being warned to look out for deceptive Medicare Advantage marketing — some of which provides misleading information on savings or doctor networks and may not fit patients’ needs.

Appendicitis Is Painful — Add A $41,212 Surgery Bill To The Misery

By Julie Appleby January 29, 2020 KFF Health News Original

A young man averted medical disaster after a friend took him to the nearest hospital just before his appendix burst. But more than a year later, he’s still facing a $28,000 balance bill for his out-of-network surgery.

The Families of Trans Kids in Texas Consider Their Options Amid Crackdown on Care

By Sandy West May 9, 2022 KFF Health News Original

After Texas limited transgender medical care for young people, patients are trying to figure out what’s next.

California Joins States Trying to Shorten Wait Times for Mental Health Care

By April Dembosky, KQED November 29, 2021 KFF Health News Original

In California, health insurers blame long waits for therapy appointments on workforce shortages, but state lawmakers say that’s an excuse. A new law requires insurers to reduce wait times for mental health appointments to no more than 10 business days.

‘An Arm and a Leg’: How to Fight Bogus Medical Bills Like a Bulldog

By Dan Weissmann August 24, 2020 KFF Health News Original

When a colleague brings a medical billing problem to human resources director Steve Benasso — he goes to battle. “I am a bulldog on this stuff,” he said. In this episode, Benasso tells how he does it.

Despite Losing Federal Money, California Is Still Testing Uninsured Residents for Covid — For Now

By Rachel Bluth April 25, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Federal funding that paid for covid testing, treatment, and vaccines for uninsured people has run out. While some states struggle to make up the difference, California is relying on other state and local programs to continue free testing.

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