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Newly Insured Treasure Medicaid, But Growing Pains Felt

By Sarah Varney October 2, 2015 KFF Health News Original

People newly covered by the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion appreciate their insurance. But seeing specialists is still a hurdle for many.

Web Briefing Transcript: Covering Caregiving, Dec. 2, 2015

By Kathleen Hayden December 27, 2015 Page

This transcript is lightly edited for clarity. | Get More Webinar Resources Mary Agnes Carey: Hello and welcome. My name is Mary Agnes Carey, and I’m partnerships editor and a senior correspondent for KFF Health News. Thanks for joining today’s webinar on “Covering Caregiving: Background and strategies for reporters examining the role for families, governments and […]

Birth Centers Boost Deliveries While Easing Labor Pains

By Phil Galewitz October 12, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Staffed by midwives and bolstered by Obamacare, low-tech birth centers away from hospitals are up almost 60 percent since 2010.

Enrollment Guide: A Few Tips To Help You Shop For A New Marketplace Plan

By Mary Agnes Carey October 28, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Federal officials are promising that new healthcare.gov features – some of which are still being tested – will make the process of choosing coverage easier.

Leslie Michelson’s Checklist For Avoiding Diagnostic Errors – The KHN Conversation

By Julie Appleby October 8, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Michelson, who runs a Los Angeles-based company that helps patients research their medical options and has written a book about how to avoid bad care, offers advice on how to navigate the health care system.

The North Carolina Experiment: How One State Is Trying To Reshape Medicaid

By Michael Tomsic, WFAE October 20, 2015 KFF Health News Original

With legislation that passed last month, North Carolina is trying to build a hybrid managed care, accountable care model – with doctors, hospitals and insurance companies all sharing some risk. Advocates worry it could eclipse gains made by Medicaid in the state in the past.

Many Patients Find Unexpected Medical Bills, Even With Obamacare

June 12, 2015 Morning Briefing

Some states are trying to stem the bills for consumers who face high costs for getting care from out-of-network providers. Elsewhere, KHN looks at high insurance rate hikes, Ted Cruz fights his own party on health law subsidies and President Barack Obama takes to TV to defend the law.

Clinton Seeks To Build On Health Law, But Does She Have The Rx For Rising Health Costs?

By Julie Rovner September 25, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The Democratic president candidate’s proposals to save consumers money are questioned by experts and health industry officials.

Medicaid Drives Historic Coverage Gains In Colorado

By Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, Health News Colorado September 1, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A surge in Medicaid enrollment drove down the uninsured rate in Colorado from 15.8 percent to 6.7 percent.

UnitedHealthcare Expands Effort To Rein In Rising Costs Of Cancer Treatment

By Julie Appleby October 29, 2015 KFF Health News Original

As part of an effort to pinpoint what’s driving up health expenditures, the insurer is broadening a pilot program to include about 500 more oncologists, bringing the total to 650 physicians in seven states.

Oscar Wants To ‘Revolutionize’ Health Care. But Will It Even Survive Covered California?

By Dan Diamond, California Healthline August 10, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Covered California made it official last week: After two years in the wilderness, UnitedHealthcare will return to the state’s individual insurance market and begin selling health plans on California’s exchange later this year. Not much can overshadow news about the nation’s largest insurer — except maybe a story about one of the smallest. Hi, Oscar. […]

Medicare Offers Relief To 400,000 Caught In Aetna Pharmacy Network Mix-Ups

By Michelle Andrews February 3, 2015 KFF Health News Original

About 400,000 beneficiaries have until the end of this month to reconsider their Medicare Part D plan choices after Aetna incorrectly identified some pharmacies as being in-network, dropped others and removed some from “preferred” network status.

Beware Of Higher Charges If You Go To An Out-Of-Network Emergency Room

By Michelle Andrews August 29, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The Affordable Care Act prohibits insurers from charging more for out-of-network emergency care, but your bill could be higher if you’re admitted to the hospital.

Dueling Recommendations About Need For Pelvic Exams Leaves Women Confused

By Sandra G. Boodman October 13, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The nation’s internists urge doctors to quit performing the invasive exam for most women, but gynecologists argue that it is important.

California Passes Bill Delaying Transfer Of Fragile Kids Into Managed Care

By Barbara Feder Ostrov September 7, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Opponents of a state plan to move tens of thousands of seriously ill or disabled children into Medicaid managed care plans applaud the move to postpone the transfer.

5 Tips For Procrastinators Who Need To Buy Health Insurance

By Mary Agnes Carey February 11, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The deadline for enrolling in coverage for 2015 is Sunday. Officials say people still have time to get through the process, but they should move quickly.

Business Leaders, GOP Question HHS’ Change On Families’ Out-Of-Pocket Limits

By Michelle Andrews August 14, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The Obama administration has announced a change in how the out-of-pocket health spending limits will be calculated for families, but employers object that it will leave them holding the bill.

Katrina Shut Down Charity Hospital But Led To More Primary Care

By Patti Neighmond, NPR News August 26, 2015 KFF Health News Original

When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, many health facilities were destroyed or shut down, including urgent care centers, nursing homes, pharmacies and hospitals. But a new network of renovated and newly built primary care health clinics has opened, which many hope will bring stability to the health care of the city’s low-income residents.

Ouch! Vaccination Rates for Older Adults Falling Short

By Phil Galewitz September 15, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Millions of Americans over 60 are risking illnesses by skipping their shots.

Network Blues: Big Bills Surprise Some E.R. Patients

By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media November 11, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Even when using hospitals in their insurance network, people often find that the doctors are not covered and they are responsible for those charges.

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