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When A Plan Will Cover Virtually All Out-Of-Network Costs, Specialists Like Acupuncturists Come Out Of Woodwork

December 19, 2019 Morning Briefing

ProPublica investigates how much a New Jersey plan that covers teachers paid out for specialists because it doesn’t have limits on out-of-network bills. More than 70 acupuncturists and physical therapists earned more than $200,000 in 2018 from their teacher clients alone, and one brought in more than $1 million.

Fighting COVID And Police Brutality, Medical Teams Take To Streets To Treat Protesters

By LJ Dawson June 11, 2020 KFF Health News Original

Off-duty medical professionals joined protests in Denver and elsewhere sparked by George Floyd’s death to treat injured protesters, risking injury themselves.

Hospital Giant Sutter Health Faces Legal Reckoning Over Medical Pricing

By Jenny Gold September 10, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A long-awaited class-action lawsuit against Sutter is set to open this month in San Francisco Superior Court. The hospital giant stands accused of violating California’s antitrust laws by leveraging its market power to drive out competition and overcharge patients.

Are Surprises Ahead For Legislation To Curb Surprise Medical Bills?

By Rachel Bluth May 22, 2019 KFF Health News Original

This high-profile issue has gained bipartisan attention, but it remains unclear if that’s enough to move it to the finish line. Here’s a review of the current state of play.

Only a Smokescreen? Big Tobacco Stands Down as Colorado and Oregon Hike Cigarette Taxes

By Vignesh Ramachandran January 12, 2021 KFF Health News Original

After spending tens of millions of dollars to oppose past efforts, Altria didn’t oppose Colorado’s tobacco tax initiative and could benefit from the law’s minimum-price provision.

What Seniors Can Expect When COVID Vaccines Begin to Roll Out

By Judith Graham December 9, 2020 KFF Health News Original

At least two vaccines could get federal emergency use authorizations this month. Nursing home and assisted living residents will be among the first to receive inoculations. Here’s a guide on how that rollout may proceed.

Clots, Strokes and Rashes: Is COVID a Disease of the Blood Vessels?

By Will Stone November 13, 2020 KFF Health News Original

COVID-19 can cause symptoms that go well beyond the lungs, from strokes to organ failure. To explain these widespread injuries, researchers are studying how the virus affects the vascular system.

A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,031 Bill Feels Like A Back-Breaker

By Jon Hamilton, NPR News June 17, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving unexpected and large bills for the service.

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.

In Combating Surprise Bills, Lawmakers Miss Sky-High Air Ambulance Costs

By Rachel Bluth June 14, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The median cost of an air ambulance bill is more than $36,000 and seldom covered by insurance, sparking many consumer complaints. Yet none of the proposals introduced or circulating in Congress to fix surprise medical bills address these services.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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