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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ The Long Wait Ends For Short-Term Plan Rules

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News discuss the Trump administration’s proposed regulation that would allow the expansion of short-term health insurance policies that do not comply with all the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. The panelists also talk about federal funding (or not) of public health research around guns.

Feb. 22, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ What Do The Budget, Idaho And FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb Have In Common?

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Paige Winfield-Cunningham of The Washington Post discuss President Donald Trump’s budget plan and how some states are trying to stabilize the Affordable Care Act, while others are trying to violate it. Also, Rovner and KHN’s Sarah Jane Tribble interview Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

Feb. 15, 2018

Enrollment 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ There’s A Really Big Health Bill In That Budget Deal

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the health policy changes included in the just-concluded bipartisan budget deal on Capitol Hill. The panelists also talk about the final enrollment numbers for individual insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act, and possible drug price proposals in President Donald Trump’s upcoming budget. Plus, Rovner interviews Andy Slavitt, who this week launched a health care advocacy group called “The United States of Care.”

Feb. 9, 2018

Bipartisan Senate Budget Deal Boosts Health Programs

The agreement would add $2 billion to the National Institutes of Health and fund community health centers around the country. But it does not include provisions to help stabilize the federal health law’s marketplaces.

By Julie Rovner and Shefali Luthra

Feb. 7, 2018

Community Health Centers Caught In ‘Washington’s Political Dysfunction’

The centers, which serve 27 million people, get about 20 percent of their funding from the federal government. But that revenue is slated to end on March 31.

By Steven Findlay

Feb. 5, 2018

Stalled Health Programs Await A Green Light On The Hill

With another piece of must-pass legislation set to move through Congress, there’s a push to attach provisions to keep afloat a number of health-related programs for which funding or specific federal direction has expired.

By Shefali Luthra

Feb. 2, 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ CHIP (Finally) Gets Funded

In this episode of “What The Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post discuss the short-term spending bill passed by Congress that reopened the federal government and funded the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six years. The panelists also discussed the health programs still awaiting funding, and the intersection of religion and women’s health services at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Jan. 25, 2018

After Months In Limbo For Children’s Health Insurance, Huge Relief Over Deal

The Children's Health Insurance Program drew bipartisan support for two decades. After brinkmanship over the federal budget, an agreement to end the shutdown has assured CHIP funding for six years.

By Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR

Jan. 25, 2018

Investigation

Big Pharma Greets Hundreds Of Ex-Federal Workers At The ‘Revolving Door’

A KHN data analysis finds that the door of opportunities connecting Capitol Hill, the federal government and the drug industry likely spins in Big Pharma’s favor.

By Sydney Lupkin

Jan. 25, 2018

Tax Bill Provision Designed To Spur Paid Family Leave To Lower-Wage Workers

But advocates and consultants say the tax credits are unlikely to persuade many employers to offer such benefits.

By Michelle Andrews

Jan. 23, 2018

CHIP Renewed For Six Years As Congress Votes To Reopen Federal Government

Funding for CHIP technically expired Oct. 1. Although both Democrats and Republicans said they wanted to continue the program, they could not agree on how to fund it.

By Julie Rovner

Jan. 22, 2018

How The Shutdown Might Affect Your Health

For some federal health programs, a shuttered government means business as usual. But the congressional impasse over funding will hit others hard.

By KFF Health News Staff

Jan. 19, 2018

Podcast: What The Health? Our First Live Show: What The Health Will Happen In 2018?

In this episode of “What The Health?” — taped before a live audience — panelists discuss the potential federal government shutdown and what may be in store for health in 2018. They are joined by former Medicare and Medicaid head Tom Scully.

Jan. 18, 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Should You Work For Your Medicaid Coverage?

In this episode of “What The Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss possible new work requirements for Medicaid recipients and the latest on renewing the Children’s Health Insurance Program, plus Rovner interviews Princeton health historian Paul Starr.

Jan. 12, 2018

HHS Nominee Vows To Tackle High Drug Costs, Despite His Ties To Industry

Alex M. Azar II, the former president of the U.S. division of Eli Lilly, says the U.S. drug system encourages price increases — but he intends to work on that problem.

By Emmarie Huetteman

Jan. 9, 2018

Children’s Insurance, Other Health Programs Funded — For Now — In Bill

In a short-term spending bill, Congress extends money to the Children’s Health Insurance Program through March.

By Julie Rovner

Dec. 22, 2017

Bonus Tucked Into GOP Tax Bill For Those Aiming To Deduct Medical Expenses

The House sought to eliminate the tax deduction, generally used by people with serious illnesses or those who need long-term care services but it was eventually restored in the final bill — and expanded.

By Michelle Andrews

Dec. 22, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ 2017: The Year In Health Policy

In this episode of “What The Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss this week’s news, including health issues in the just-passed tax bill and a look back on the year in health policy.

Dec. 21, 2017

Insuring Your Health

No Sweeteners Added To Tax Bill To Spread Use Of Health Savings Accounts

These accounts are exempt from taxes and linked to high-deductible health plans. Republicans tried last summer in their unsuccessful efforts to replace the health law to make the accounts more enticing for consumers, but they didn’t make those changes in the current tax bill.

By Michelle Andrews

Dec. 19, 2017

Boy in medical practice receiving band-aid

Not-So-Happy New Year: Alabama Set To Toss Kids Off Insurance Plan Starting Jan. 1

Funding for the joint federal-state Children’s Health Insurance Program expired Oct. 1, and Congress has not yet agreed to a plan to continue the popular coverage.

By Phil Galewitz

Dec. 19, 2017

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