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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Medicaid, Privacy And Tom Price’s Return

Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo discuss the latest on states’ efforts to reshape their Medicaid programs, the kerfuffle over President Donald Trump’s medical records and comments by former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price about Congress’ repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s “individual mandate” penalty. Rovner also interviews Harvard professor Robert Blendon about the complex politics of health in the coming midterm elections.

May 3, 2018

Dissecting The Rhetoric Vs. Reality Of Trump’s Tough Talk On Drug Prices

President Donald Trump’s upcoming speech on drug prices comes after months of public comments and debate about tackling the issue.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

April 27, 2018

Medicare Advantage Plans Cleared To Go Beyond Medical Coverage — Even Groceries

Under new federal rules unveiled this week, these privately run alternatives to traditional Medicare might provide air conditioners, rides to medical appointments and home-delivered meals.

By Susan Jaffe

April 3, 2018

Thousands Mistakenly Enrolled During California’s Medicaid Expansion, Feds Find

California health officials do not dispute most of the findings, saying they have already made improvements in determining eligibility.

By Chad Terhune

March 28, 2018

Lifting Therapy Caps Is A Load Off Medicare Patients’ Shoulders

Last month’s budget deal means Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for physical and occupational therapy indefinitely. Plus, prescription drug costs will fall for more seniors.

By Susan Jaffe

March 14, 2018

CMS Issues Split Decision On Arkansas Medicaid Waiver

A top Senate Democrat calls the move “a mockery of the HHS ethics process" after Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma did not recuse herself in the decision to approve the Medicaid work requirement in Arkansas — the third state to get such a waiver.

By Phil Galewitz

March 5, 2018

Indiana Gets Federal Approval For Medicaid Plan That Could Slice Enrollment

HHS officials sign off on a plan that could lock out for six months thousands of people who fail to get their paperwork done promptly.

By Phil Galewitz

Feb. 2, 2018

Indiana Medicaid Drops 25K From Coverage For Failing To Pay Premiums

The state branded its Medicaid expansion with some key conservative policies, and officials and advocates across the country are keenly watching the results.

By Phil Galewitz

Feb. 1, 2018

Trump’s Work-For-Medicaid Rule Puts Work On States’ Shoulders

States that opt to change their Medicaid program must figure out how to delineate who is covered by the new mandate, how to enforce the rules and how to handle the people seeking exemptions.

By Phil Galewitz and Pauline Bartolone

Jan. 12, 2018

Kentucky Is First State Granted Approval For Medicaid Work Requirements

The program will also set monthly premiums for Medicaid coverage and penalties for those who don’t make the payments.

By Phil Galewitz

Jan. 12, 2018

With CHIP Funds Running Low, Doctors And Parents Scramble To Cover Kids’ Needs

Doctors are advising patients to be sure to fill medication orders now or are giving away drugs to make sure children have enough if their insurance disappears.

By Phil Galewitz and Emmarie Huetteman

Jan. 12, 2018

Trump Administration Clears Way To Force Some Medicaid Enrollees To Work

Allowing states to mandate that non-disabled Medicaid enrollees work as a condition for coverage would mark one of the biggest changes to the program since it began more than 50 years ago. A decision on the first of the state requests could come within days.

By Phil Galewitz

Jan. 11, 2018

Neglect Unchecked

Trump Administration Relaxes Financial Penalties Against Nursing Homes

Medicare is discouraging regional offices from levying fines for “one-time mistakes” or from using daily fines that seek to put pressure on nursing homes to make changes.

By Jordan Rau

Dec. 31, 2017

Neglect Unchecked

Infection Lapses Rampant In Nursing Homes But Punishment Is Rare

A Kaiser Health News analysis of federal inspection records shows that nursing home inspectors labeled mistakes in infection control as serious for only 161 of the 12,056 homes they have cited since 2014.

By Jordan Rau

Dec. 22, 2017

Experts Tell Congress How To Cut Drug Prices. We Give You Some Odds.

Some of the nation’s most influential scientists recommend eight steps to lower drug prices. KHN takes the political temperature and tells you the chances of Congress acting on them.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Dec. 12, 2017

Pace Of U.S. Health Spending Slows In 2016

Dramatic increases in spending that came with the influx of newly insured consumers in 2014 and 2015 appear to be moderating.

By Phil Galewitz

Dec. 6, 2017

Massachusetts Grabs Spotlight By Proposing New Twist On Medicaid Drug Coverage

In an effort to reduce drug costs and increase efficiency, Massachusetts is seeking federal approval to implement a new approach to how the state’s Medicaid program covers prescription medications.

By Shefali Luthra

Nov. 21, 2017

Canadians Root For An Underdog U.S. Health Policy Idea

This controversial center created by the Affordable Care Act has a Canadian fan base even as it is at risk in the U.S.

By Shefali Luthra

Nov. 20, 2017

Medicare Seeks Comment On Ways To Cut Costs Of Part D Drugs

Medicare is examining how rebates and discounts could be shared in some way with Part D beneficiaries to reduce their out-of-pocket costs.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Nov. 16, 2017

Trump Administration Plan to Add Medicaid Work Requirement Stirs Fears

The recent announcement by a top administration official that the federal government will entertain requests to implement work requirements for many adult Medicaid enrollees has raised concerns among advocates for the program.

By Phil Galewitz

Nov. 15, 2017

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