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Hospitals Crack Down On Tirades By Angry Doctors

By Sandra G. Boodman March 5, 2013 KFF Health News Original

For many years, hospitals were reluctant to address physicians who berated nurses, threw scalpels or demeaned co-workers. But increasingly such actions bring discipline.

Florida Gets Green Light For Medicaid Managed Care

By Jim Saunders, News Servce of Florida February 5, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Medicaid-eligible seniors who need long-term care likely will start enrolling later this year in HMOs and another type of health plan known as a “provider service network.” The long-term care changes are the first phase of a controversial proposal to shift Medicaid beneficiaries statewide into managed care.

Olympians Face Unique Health Insurance Options

By Christian Torres July 26, 2012 KFF Health News Original

U.S. Olympic athletes have a number of health insurance options, including the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Elite Athlete Insurance Program.

Consumer Tips: Going Out Of Network

February 8, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Most health insurance plans allow you to visit an out-of-network doctor or hospital, though it is very likely to cost you more. KHN’s Julie Appleby says you may want to use an online calculator to figure out how much more it will cost you and suggests questions you may want to ask your insurer before you decide what to do.

Q&A: Why Did I Receive A Bill From An Out-Of-Network Radiologist?

March 4, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Michelle Andrews answers a question from a reader who received a bill from an out-of-network radiologist after a routine mammogram at an in-network hospital. The reader asks: What can we citizens do to ensure our rights?

State Roundup: Texas Insurance Regulator Pulls Out-Of-Network Notice Rules

August 21, 2012 Morning Briefing

A selection of health policy news from Texas, California, Massachusetts, Georgia and Oregon.

Huge Experiment Aims To Save On Care For Poorest, Sickest Patients

By Sarah Varney and Mary Agnes Carey December 5, 2012 KFF Health News Original

An effort in California to move Medicaid patients into managed care has national significance as federal officials roll out a similar but larger program for as many as 2 million people who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare.

As ‘Bodega Clinicas’ Fill Void, Officials Are Torn on Embracing Them

By Sarah Varney January 12, 2013 KFF Health News Original

The storefront doctor’s offices serve a vast number of uninsured Latino residents, in a kind of parallel, cash-only health system. But officials have little information on the quality of health care the clinicas provide, and whether they might be able to help fill persistent and profound gaps in Los Angeles’ strained safety net.

Consumers Hit By Higher Out-of-Network Medical Costs

By Julie Appleby February 8, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Insurers switch to new way to calculate reimbursement that shifts more of the expenses onto patients.

Stuart Altman’s Huge Challenge: Bring Down Mass. Health Costs

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR November 18, 2012 KFF Health News Original

The health economist and former presidential adviser is leading a board overseeing the state’s cost-control law.

Health Plans Gear Up To Sell Directly To Consumers

By Julie Appleby December 3, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Insurers develop new business strategies as the health law upends old models.

Today’s Headlines – July 5, 2012

By Lexie Verdon July 5, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Hope you had a great holiday. Here are your headlines: Politico: Romney Shifts, Says Mandate’s A Tax Directly contradicting his senior adviser, Eric Fehrnstrom, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney told CBS that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate is “a tax.” Earlier this week, Fehrnstrom said in a TV appearance that Romney […]

Medicare & Aging News From KFF Health News — 2012

February 11, 2013 Page

KFF Health News has had a variety of coverage about Medicare, long-term care and other issues affecting seniors’ quality of care and life. Below is a complete list of our 2012 coverage. See Stories Published In: 2014 | 2013 KFF Health News’s coverage of aging and long-term care issues is produced with support from The […]

Status Update: Medical Schools May Check Applicants On Facebook

By Alvin Tran November 8, 2012 KFF Health News Original

While applying to medical school as a college student, Drew Lee did what many of his fellow “premeds” were doing at the time – he gave himself an anonymous name on his Facebook account. “We always heard of students being denied admission because of Facebook,” Lee said, adding that he had nothing to hide but […]

Obama Administration Gives Smokers A Way Out Of Higher Insurance Premiums

By Phil Galewitz November 20, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Consumer groups praise the rules as a way to encourage smokers to quit, but one workplace expert dismisses them as “a dumb idea.”

Smart Shopping Can Relieve Pain From Dentists’ Charges

By Michelle Andrews April 17, 2012 KFF Health News Original

If you need dental work, chances are you’ll pay a big chunk of the bill out of your own pocket, even if you have dental insurance. Dental coverage often maxes out at just a few thousand dollars a year or less and typically covers only half of the cost of major procedures like crowns and […]

Today’s Headlines – June 26, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton June 26, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Thursday is the day for the big decision, but it’s only Tuesday, so here are some headlines to digest: Politico: John Roberts’ Big Moment Justices are expected to rule Thursday — during their final public sitting of the term — on the fate of President Barack Obama’s signature health law. While much of […]

Less Experienced Doctors Cost Health Care System More, Study Says

By Alvin Tran November 5, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Which physicians are driving up the nation’s health care costs the most? That’s the question that researchers at the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization, aimed to answer. Their new study, published in this month’s edition of Health Affairs, found that doctors with less experience spend more money treating patients than their veteran colleagues. “We […]

Four NYC Hospitals Still Closed By Hurricane Sandy

By Fred Mogul, WNYC November 18, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Displaced patients and doctors are a challenge for some nearby hospitals and an opportunity for others, as the city’s safety net tries to deal with the disruption.

Today’s Headlines – Nov. 19, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton November 19, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest news on the ongoing “fiscal cliff” discourse. The Associated Press/Washington Post: Taxes, Benefit Programs Key Flashpoints In ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Negotiations There are numerous hurdles, big and small, in front of President Barack Obama and lawmakers on Capitol Hill as they seek a budget […]

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