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Medicare Enrollment Blitz Doesn’t Include Options to Move Into Medigap

By Harris Meyer November 9, 2021 KFF Health News Original

TV ads and mailings targeting seniors tout Medicare Advantage plans this time of year, but millions choosing traditional Medicare make a costly and difficult decision about Medigap coverage, which gets much less attention.

Judge’s Ruling on the CDC Mask Mandate Highlights the Limits of the Agency’s Power

By Sam Whitehead and Julie Appleby April 21, 2022 KFF Health News Original

A recent court decision that overturns one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s few pandemic rules — masks required on public transportation — spotlights how little power remains in federal hands to enforce public health protections.

Biden Administration’s Rapid-Test Rollout Doesn’t Easily Reach Those Who Need It Most

By Hannah Recht and Victoria Knight January 20, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Two rapid-testing initiatives the Biden administration released in the past week are inaccessible to some residents of multifamily housing, people who don’t speak English well, or those without internet access.

A Biden Win and Republican Senate Might Lead to Gridlock on Health Issues

By Julie Rovner November 4, 2020 KFF Health News Original

If Democrat Joe Biden is successful in his bid for the presidency but the Senate remains in GOP control, Democrats’ plans for major changes in health care may be curbed.

Bounties and Bonuses Leave Small Hospitals Behind in Staffing Wars

By Bram Sable-Smith February 7, 2022 KFF Health News Original

A hospital in Wisconsin sued to keep seven employees from taking jobs with a competitor. A health system in South Dakota is offering nurses $40,000 signing bonuses. Facilities with fewer resources are finding it difficult or impossible to compete for health care workers.

Nurses in Crisis Over Covid Dig In for Better Work Conditions

By Christine Spolar and Mark Kreidler and Rae Ellen Bichell December 16, 2021 KFF Health News Original

In tough labor negotiations across the nation, here’s what nurses don’t want: “appreciation that is lip service,” “marketing campaigns” and “shiny new buildings.” And this year might well prove to be a turning point in efforts to organize health care’s essential workers.

As Politics Infects Public Health, Private Companies Profit

By Vignesh Ramachandran February 17, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Localities in California and Colorado are contracting with private companies to create their own health departments, spurred by a disregard for regional covid safety mandates.

Race Is Often Used as Medical Shorthand for How Bodies Work. Some Doctors Want to Change That.

By Rae Ellen Bichell and Cara Anthony June 13, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Physicians have long believed it’s good medicine to consider race in health care. But recently, rather than perpetuate the myth that race governs how bodies function, a more nuanced approach has emerged: acknowledging that racial health disparities often reflect the effects of generations of systemic racism, such as lack of access to stable housing or nutritious food.

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Oh, Oh, Omicron

December 16, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Even before the omicron variant of covid starts to spread widely in the U.S., hospitals are filling up with post-holiday delta cases. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court signals — loudly — that 2022 will be the year it rolls back abortion rights in a big way. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

Insurance Focused on Virtual Visits? The Pros and Cons of a New Twist in Health Plans

By Julie Appleby October 15, 2021 KFF Health News Original

New, often lower-cost plans capitalize on the convenience of telemedicine — and patients’ growing familiarity with it. But consumers should weigh costs and care options before enrolling in a “virtual-first” plan.

Analysis: He Got Tested For Coronavirus. Then Came The Flood Of Medical Bills.

By Elisabeth Rosenthal and Emmarie Huetteman April 1, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Hidden costs for ER visits and other fees could cost people thousands of dollars.

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.

Covered California’s Insurance Deals Range From ‘No-Brainer’ to Sticker Shock

By Bernard J. Wolfson December 21, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Families of four with incomes of less than about $40,000 a year can pay no premiums and have low deductibles. For some others, health insurance in 2022 will cost more than in 2021 — in some cases, significantly more.

Medicare Patients Win the Right to Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage

By Susan Jaffe January 28, 2022 KFF Health News Original

If federal officials accept a court’s decision, some patients will get a chance to seek refunds for their nursing home and other expenses.

Low Wages and Pandemic Gut Staffing Support for Those With Disabilities

By Andy Miller September 24, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Group homes and facilities that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were hurting for staffers before the pandemic. Now the nationwide job crunch and pandemic pressures are making it even worse.

Money Flows Into Addiction Tech, But Will It Curb Soaring Opioid Overdose Deaths?

By Brian Rinker March 21, 2022 KFF Health News Original

Experts are concerned that flashy Silicon Valley technology won’t reach those most in need of treatment for substance use disorders.

Youthful Advisers Help Shape a Mental Health Program for Their Peers

By Mark Kreidler October 4, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Officials are enthusiastic about the Allcove initiative, modeled on an Australian program. But it will need to show effectiveness and find funding.

California Surprise-Billing Law Protects Patients But Aggravates Many Doctors

By Michelle Andrews December 5, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A California law, which took effect in July 2017, protects consumers who use an in-network hospital or other facility from surprise bills when cared for by an out-of-network doctor. But physicians say the law has allowed insurers to shrink networks, limiting access to those doctors who have contracted with the patients’ insurance plans.

Headed Away to School? Here’s What Students With Health Issues Need to Know

By Sandy West August 24, 2021 KFF Health News Original

College and grad students with chronic health conditions as common as asthma and diabetes may need to clear hurdles to make sure their health needs are covered by insurance if they go to school far from home.

California Vaccine Mandate Extends to Aides for People With Disabilities

By Jackie Fortiér, LAist October 6, 2021 KFF Health News Original

Even though they perform the same intimate tasks as nursing home and hospital workers, in-home health aides initially were left out of California’s vaccine mandate. They must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30.

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