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Listen: Why Red States Challenging ACA Tread Precariously On A Popular Protection

Many of the GOP-led states seeking to overturn the Affordable Care Act could end up jeopardizing the health of their own residents, who suffer from preexisting conditions at rates higher than the national average. The ACA requires insurers to cover people with histories of illness and not charge them more for it. If the law is overturned, that protection could be lost, as California Healthline reporter Harriet Rowan explains on "The VICE Guide to Right Now" podcast.

Aug. 2, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

July 27, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Drug Prices And Unicorns

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Joanne Kenen of Politico, and Erin Mershon of Stat News discuss a series of health policy court decisions on everything from prescription drug discounts to soda taxes. Plus, Rovner, interviews health care futurist and consultant Jeff Goldsmith.

July 19, 2018

Immigration policy protest outside courthouse

From Crib To Court: Trump Administration Summons Immigrant Infants

At least 70 infants have been ordered to appear in immigration court. Experts believe some were separated from their parents.

By Christina Jewett and Shefali Luthra

July 18, 2018

States Attacking ACA Would Suffer Most If Preexisting Conditions Shield Gets Axed

A coalition of Republican states has launched a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, including provisions requiring insurers to offer coverage to people with preexisting conditions without raising rates. An analysis shows that some of these states have the highest proportion of such residents.

By Harriet Blair Rowan

July 17, 2018

California Clinic Screens Asylum Seekers For Honesty

As new federal policies make it harder to gain asylum in the U.S., foreign applicants try to improve their chances by having doctors evaluate their conditions — perhaps bolstering their stories of torture and violent persecution back home.

By Anna Gorman

July 16, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

July 13, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ ACA Under Fire. Again.

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News discuss the health politics of the latest Supreme Court pick, as well as the Trump administration’s efforts to further undermine the Affordable Care Act. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

July 12, 2018

Listen: A Sudden Freeze On ACA Payouts And What It Means For You

The Trump administration suspended a program over the weekend that helps stabilize the health insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act, prompting some insurance companies to warn of higher premiums. KHN's Julie Rovner and Chad Terhune explain the uncertain health care landscape in the U.S.

July 11, 2018

Democrats Rally Against Threats To The ACA To Block Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Senate Democrats see health care as an issue that could keep their caucus unified as the confirmation battle heats up.

By Julie Rovner

July 10, 2018

If High Court Reverses Roe V. Wade, 22 States Poised To Ban Abortion

As with current abortion policies, a woman’s access to the procedure would continue to be determined by where she lives.

By Julie Rovner

July 10, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

July 6, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Whither Work Requirements?

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Anna Edney of Bloomberg News discuss the latest enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky and President Donald Trump’s proposed government reorganization plan. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

July 5, 2018

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

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

By Fred Schulte

July 3, 2018

Despite U.S. Court’s Ruling, Medicaid Work Requirements Advance In Other States

It’s not yet clear what impact the decision on Kentucky’s mandate will have on other state programs.

By Phil Galewitz

July 2, 2018

Judge Blocks Kentucky Medicaid Work Requirement

The program’s rollout was scheduled to begin Sunday.

By Phil Galewitz

June 29, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

June 29, 2018

Trump’s Next High Court Pick Likely To Target Abortion. Is That What The Public Wants?

Findings from a new poll build on other recent surveys to suggest that Americans might not want the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, but opinions vary when examined by party affiliation.

By Julie Rovner

June 29, 2018

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Podcast Turns 1. Justice Kennedy Retires. Now What?

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the possible impact of the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy on health issues. Also, in honor of our first anniversary, the panelists offer up their thoughts on the biggest health policy stories of the past year.

June 28, 2018