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Non-English Speakers Face Health Setback If Trump Loosens Language Rules

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez June 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A rule proposed by the Trump administration would leave patients with limited English proficiency with fewer guarantees of a written notice that free translation services are available. It also would no longer require directions on how patients can report discrimination they experience in a medical setting.

Biden’s ‘Incremental’ Health Plan Still Would Be A Heavy Lift

By Julie Rovner July 22, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The proposal is far from minimal and includes several provisions that Congress has failed repeatedly to enact, including some that were part of the original Affordable Care Act debate.

The New West: Smoke In The Sky, A Purifier At Home

By Mark Kreidler August 7, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Amid forecasts for increasingly unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke, residents in Western states are snatching up home air purifiers. With good reason.

Health Care Gets Heated On Night 2 Of The Democratic Presidential Debate

By Shefali Luthra June 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Though the candidates tended to agree on the end goal of universal coverage, differences emerged over how to get there.

White House Outreach To Big Tech Companies During Pandemic Puts Antitrust Probes On Hold, But For How Long?

March 25, 2020 Morning Briefing

Yes, the Trump administration has turned to Silicon Valley’s giants for various reasons including best practices guidelines during the pandemic, but issues surrounding antitrust laws won’t remain dormant for long, say Justice Department attorneys. Other news on technology reports on suspicious websites offering false promises, privacy issues with tracking people’s movement through smartphones, and higher than normal use of screen time for teens.

Universal Health Care For New Yorkers? Not Exactly

By Emmarie Huetteman June 27, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Despite what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed during the first night of the presidential debates, universal health care in the Big Apple is still in the seeding stage.

Did Your Health Plan Deny You Care? Fight Back.

By Bernard J. Wolfson July 15, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Most patients don’t argue when their health insurance won’t cover treatment or medication, but they should: Consumers win about half of their appeals. The process can sometimes be overwhelming, but there are ways to prepare and get help.

Doctors Argue Plans To Remedy Surprise Medical Bills Will ‘Shred’ The Safety Net

By Rachel Bluth August 7, 2019 KFF Health News Original

A case of questionable logic.

White House Unveils Website Intended To Help Those Struggling With Substance Abuse Issues Learn About Treatment

October 30, 2019 Morning Briefing

FindTreatment.gov utilizes an obscure directory maintained by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, but it adds user friendly tools like the ability to search based on treatment type. News on the opioid crisis comes out of Pennsylvania and Minnesota, as well.

With Head Injuries Mounting, Will Cities Put Their Feet Down On E-Scooters?

By Sharon Jayson May 2, 2019 KFF Health News Original

As dockless electric scooters run roughshod through cities nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues its first assessment on injuries and safety. It studied the injuries linked to riding e-scooters in Austin, Texas, from September through November. More than 200 people were hurt in scooter crashes and mishaps — with nearly half suffering head injuries.

San Francisco To Ban Sales Of E-Cigarettes

By Laura Klivans, KQED June 25, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The nation’s biggest producer of e-cigarettes is based in San Francisco, yet the city is on the verge of banning sales of the devices.

Health Law Site May Be Sleeker Than Ever, But Signing Up For Coverage Can Still Overwhelm. Here Are Some Tips.

November 4, 2019 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Trump administration officials tell consumers that they’re working to smooth out website glitches from the first day of open enrollment.

‘UVA Has Ruined Us’: Health System Sues Thousands Of Patients, Seizing Paychecks And Claiming Homes

By Jay Hancock and Elizabeth Lucas September 10, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Over six years, the state institution filed 36,000 lawsuits against patients seeking a total of more than $106 million in unpaid bills, a KHN analysis finds.

Is It A Feminist Right To Want More Sex? One Company Thinks A Pill Is The Answer

By Rachel Bluth May 10, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The savvy “Right to Desire” campaign relies on feminist messages and social media to raise patient awareness about low libido. Addyi, the only drug currently approved to treat it, has shown limited effectiveness.

Patients Eligible For Charity Care Instead Get Big Bills

By Jordan Rau October 14, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Nonprofit hospitals admit they sent $2.7 billion in bills over the course of a year to patients who probably qualified for free or discounted care.

Use Of Buprenorphine To Treat Opioid Addiction Proliferates In California

By Harriet Blair Rowan May 24, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Buprenorphine is becoming an increasingly popular choice among doctors in California for treating opioid addiction. Use of methadone, while still more common, has not gained ground in recent years.

Big Soda Pours Big Bucks Into California’s Capitol

By Samantha Young April 9, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The soda industry spent $11.8 million to influence policy statewide in 2017 and 2018. As politicians once again consider bills that would tax and label sugary drinks, more big money is expected to flow.

Cities And Counties Unlikely To Heed FDA Warning On Importing Foreign Drugs

By Phil Galewitz March 6, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The Food and Drug Administration claims CanaRX, a company used by more than 500 cities, counties and school districts to help their employees get cheaper drugs from overseas, has sent “unapproved” and “misbranded” drugs to U.S. consumers, jeopardizing their safety.

A Young Woman, A Wheelchair And The Fight To Take Her Place At Stanford

By Jenny Gold Photos by Heidi de Marco September 4, 2019 KFF Health News Original

Throughout her young life, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo has been told her disability didn’t need to hold her back. She graduated near the top of her high school class. She was co-captain of the mock trial team. In April, she learned she had been admitted to Stanford University with a full scholarship. Now, the struggle to fund the caregivers she needs to leave home is proving her toughest battle yet.

Is New App From Feds Your Answer To Navigating Medicare Coverage? Yes And No

By Rachel Bluth February 22, 2019 KFF Health News Original

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched this month the “What’s Covered” app, designed to provide yes-or-no answers about what services are covered under traditional Medicare. KHN took it for a test drive with real consumers.

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