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Despite Quick Fixes, Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care Still Lags

By Jenny Gold December 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Interviews with dozens of Kaiser Permanente therapists, patients and industry experts reveal superficial changes that look good on paper but do not translate into more effective and accessible care.

Why Black Aging Matters, Too

By Judith Graham Photos by Heidi de Marco September 3, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Older Blacks are perishing quietly, out of sight, victims of the pandemic and a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health effects.

The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?

By JoNel Aleccia July 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Although racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions are most at risk from COVID-19, they’ve historically been the least likely to be included in clinical trials for treatments for serious diseases. Will that change with COVID-19?

How Families Are Keeping Halloween From Turning Into a COVID Nightmare

By Priscilla Blossom September 23, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Parents are turning to spooky scavenger hunts, pumpkin-carving and movie nights as alternatives to trick-or-treating. Health professionals have their own advice on how to safely celebrate Halloween during the pandemic.

As Californians Get Older and Less Mobile, Fires Get Hotter and Faster

By Rachel Scheier October 14, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Retirement areas are increasingly being built in the idyllic wooded fringe of towns and cities. Being close to nature also means being in the path of wildfires.

Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get the Trump Treatment? It’s OK to Ask

By JoNel Aleccia October 20, 2020 KFF Health News Original

If you or a loved one has COVID-19, here’s what to consider before seeking experimental treatments.

‘It’s About Love and Solidarity’: Mutual Aid Unites NYC Neighbors Facing COVID

By Elizabeth Lawrence July 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Mutual aid groups, in which volunteers give their time and resources to help others in the community, are seeing a resurgence in New York with the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

By Jordan Rau April 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Three-quarters of people urge action to keep patients from facing high medical costs when their insurance doesn’t cover the care, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll.

If They Sweep on Election Day, Dems Still Face a Challenge Meeting Health Promises

By Emmarie Huetteman October 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Democrats are favored to win both chambers of Congress after years of campaign-trail promises about health care. But their margin in the Senate could be slim, making it difficult to pass major health care legislation. And they still must heal some rifts within the caucus about how far they can push overhaul efforts.

They Cared for Some of New York’s Most Vulnerable Communities. Then 12 Died.

By Danielle Renwick, The Guardian August 27, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Immigrant health workers help keep the U.S. health system afloat — and they’re dying of COVID-19 at high rates.

Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills

By Ashley Lopez, KUT June 18, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A new state law says hospitals and insurers will have to work it out among themselves when they can’t agree on a price — instead of sending huge bills to patients. “Bill of the Month” patient Drew Calver galvanized attention on the issue after he told his story to KHN, NPR and “CBS This Morning.”

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.

KHN’s ‘What The Health’: Politics Heading Into 2020: Live From Aspen!

June 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

How big an issue will health really be in the 2020 election? Will the Republicans find their political footing on the issue? In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times report from the Aspen Ideas: Health festival in Aspen, Colo. Joining them are Chris Jennings, who advised Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama on health policy, and Lanhee Chen, who advised GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio.

Medi-Cal Agency’s New Head Wants to Tackle Disparities and Racism

By Samantha Young July 30, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Will Lightbourne, the new director of the California Department of Health Care Services, says government must address the racial disparities laid bare by COVID-19 and improve care for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Surprise! Fixing Surprise Medical Bills Is Harder Than it Looks

March 21, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Joanne Kenen of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the efforts to curb “surprise” medical bills to patients who inadvertently get out-of-network care; a look at where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on health; and the Trump administration’s efforts to end HIV in the U.S. Also, Rovner interviews Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is leaving his job in early April.

Surprise Medical Bill Legislation Takes A Step Forward, But Will It Lead To A Step Back?

By Rachel Bluth July 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A House committee approved its version of legislation to solve the problem of surprise medical bills. But the measure includes a key provision that’s got less support in the Senate.

Listen: Trump’s Plan To End ‘Unpleasant Surprise’ Bills

May 10, 2019 KFF Health News Original

President Donald Trump called for an end to the “unpleasant surprise” of certain medical bills on Thursday. NPR reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin covered the White House announcement, which featured two patients from the KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” series.

Lifetime Experiences Help Older Adults Build Resilience to Pandemic Trauma

By Judith Graham October 7, 2020 KFF Health News Original

These seniors use coping strategies to keep them socially active yet safe from the coronavirus.

Black Doctors Work to Make Coronavirus Testing More Equitable

By Nina Feldman, WHYY October 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium has increased access to coronavirus testing in the Philadelphia region, testing more than 10,000 people. The group’s mobile unit and pop-up testing sites also offer patients an opportunity to connect with African American health care providers.

Senate Panel Makes Surprisingly Fast Work Of ‘Surprise Medical Bills’ Package

By Rachel Bluth June 26, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The measure also includes a range of provisions designed to address health care costs.

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