You searched for website:�� - Page 47 of 113 - KFF Health News

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox: Limit Government In Health Care

By Samantha Young October 17, 2018 KFF Health News Original

John Cox, California’s Republican candidate for governor, contends that policies on abortion, health insurance and health care access should be guided by the conservative ideals of free market competition and personal responsibility. He hasn’t offered specific policy positions on health care, except that government should largely stay out of it.

Without Obamacare Penalty, Think It’ll Be Nice To Drop Your Plan? Better Think Twice

By Emily Bazar December 5, 2018 KFF Health News Original

If you’re among the millions of people expected to forgo health insurance next year when the Affordable Care Act tax penalty goes away, the financial consequences could be dire if you need unexpected medical care.

Taking Surprise Medical Bills To Court

By Julie Appleby December 19, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Some legal experts say contract law could provide consumers another avenue to challenge unexpected hospital bills.

Community Hospitals Link Arms With Prestigious Facilities To Raise Their Profiles

By Sandra G. Boodman January 29, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A growing number of community hospitals are forming alliances with some of the nation’s biggest and most prestigious institutions. But for prospective patients, it can be hard to assess what these relationships actually mean.

Unwitting Patients, Copycat Comments Play Hidden Role In Federal Rule-Making

By Sarah Jane Tribble September 11, 2018 KFF Health News Original

As HHS decided to cut $1.6 billion in drug payments to hospitals, it weighed thousands of comments generated by a pharmaceutical-funded advocacy group.

High Stakes, Entrenched Interests And The Trump Rollback Of Environmental Regs

By Julie Appleby November 12, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The administration asserts its deregulation strategy will create jobs, empower states and reduce the burden of government restrictions on the energy industry. But critics see it as a threat to public health.

How To Save A Choking Senator: Heimlich Heirs, Red Cross Disagree On Technique

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez July 25, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The Red Cross and some other organizations suggest that first aid for choking begin with five slaps on the back. The family of Dr. Henry Heimlich, who developed the abdominal thrusts to dislodge objects that prevent breathing, is launching a campaign to demand proof of why back slaps should come first.

User-Friendly Or Error-Ridden? Debate Swirls Around Website Comparing Nursing Homes

By Jocelyn Wiener March 5, 2018 KFF Health News Original

State says its new site is easier to navigate, though it remains a work in progress. Advocates for nursing home patients call it “a huge step in the wrong direction” that could endanger people’s lives.

Dialysis Giant DaVita Defends Itself In Court And At The Polls

By Samantha Young October 29, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Although dialysis provider DaVita Inc. has taken major financial hits this year, including a $383.5 million jury award in response to wrongful death lawsuits, it still rakes in profits. The company faces its biggest threat next month, when California voters weigh in on a ballot initiative that could force it to leave the state.

No More Secrets: Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices

By Susan Jaffe October 10, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Congress approved two bills last month that prohibit provisions keeping pharmacists from telling patients when they can save money by paying the cash price instead of the price negotiated by their insurance plan.

The Man Who Sold America On Vitamin D — And Profited In The Process

By Liz Szabo August 20, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The doctor most responsible for turning the sunshine supplement into a billion-dollar juggernaut has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the vitamin D industry, according to government records and interviews.

In Days Of Data Galore, Patients Have Trouble Getting Own Medical Records

By Judith Graham October 25, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Federal law guarantees that people have the right to see and obtain a copy of their medical records. But, hospitals, doctors, pharmacies and insurance companies often erect obstacles.

Learning To Live Well With Dementia

By Judith Graham August 9, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Two leading experts on caring for people with Alzheimer’s offer ways to make life better for patients and their caregivers.

Threat To The ACA Turns Up The Heat On Attorney General Races

By Emmarie Huetteman September 27, 2018 KFF Health News Original

As Republican and Democratic attorneys general square off on a Texas case that threatens to dismantle consumer protections in the federal health law, campaigns across the country for states’ highest legal officer get hotter.

Gavin Newsom Is Bullish On Single-Payer — Except When He’s Not

By Brian Rinker October 23, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The front-runner in the California governor’s race, known for his political audacity, has officially endorsed the controversial move to create one public insurance program for all Californians. Yet he also faces formidable challenges, and liberal critics fear he’ll retreat.

Bad Air And Inadequate Data Prove An Unhealthy Mix

By Ana B. Ibarra September 21, 2018 KFF Health News Original

San Joaquin Valley residents breathe some of the dirtiest air in the country, but it can be a challenge for them to find accurate and timely information on the air quality in their neighborhoods. This summer, nonprofit organizations began distributing 20 small air monitors to hard-hit families, and next year, the state is expected to install monitoring systems in some communities.

Promises That Seem Too Good To Be True (And Probably Are) Abound In Health Care. So How Do You Protect Yourself?

February 25, 2019 Morning Briefing

The FDA, which has been cracking down on fraudulent health claims in recent months, offers a website that tracks the more pervasive scams. In other public health news, neonatal care, suicide, social media and rage, parenting, blood transfusions, and more.

Family Of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Publicly Chastise Him For Disseminating ‘Dangerous Misinformation’ About Vaccinations

May 9, 2019 Morning Briefing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sister, brother and niece wrote an op-ed piece that denounces Kennedy’s stance on immunizations. “On this issue, Bobby is an outlier in the Kennedy family,” they wrote. Kennedy is chairman of the board of Children’s Health Defense, a groups that’s website links to information and videos that blame vaccines for food allergies and claim that vaccines against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus are killing people. Other news on vaccinations comes out of California, Kentucky, Texas and Oregon.

Tennessee-Based Pain Management Group To Close Clinics Amid Financial Turmoil

By Fred Schulte July 3, 2018 KFF Health News Original

The CEO of Comprehensive Pain Specialists was indicted in April. Now the group is closing clinics across several states.

‘Physicians Of The Mouth’? Dentists Absorb The Medical Billing Drill

By David Tuller September 24, 2018 KFF Health News Original

Health insurance generally pays more than dental insurance, and newly minted experts say it’s legitimate to bill medical plans for services extending beyond tooth care. Medical insurers caution against inappropriate billing and fraud.

Filter Results

More From KFF Health News