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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ The Abortion Wars Rage On

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Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the latest news about women’s reproductive health policy and the latest skirmish in the debate over “Medicare-for-all”: how hospitals should be paid.

Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

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Three-quarters of people urge action to keep patients from facing high medical costs when their insurance doesn’t cover the care, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll.

Por qué el cáncer es más peligroso para los inmigrantes en el sur de Texas

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En el condado Hidalgo, que incluye a la ciudad de McAllen, y en el de Cameron, ambos sobre el Valle del Río Grande, no hay hospitales públicos. Y el estado no expandió Medicaid.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ You Have Questions, We Have Answers

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Jennifer Haberkorn of the Los Angeles Times, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHN’s Julie Rovner to answer listener questions about the fate of the Affordable Care Act, “Medicare-for-all“ and how to talk about health care costs. Also, for extra credit, the panelists offer their favorite “extra credit” stories of the week.

Making Smarter Decisions About Where To Recover After Hospitalization

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Older adults — and their families — often find it challenging and stressful to find the best facility. And they often end up in the wrong spot, new research shows.

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ The GOP’s Health Reform Whiplash

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Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the latest “will they or won’t they?” when it comes to Republicans and comprehensive health reform. Also, a wrap-up of the latest abortion fights in the states and on Capitol Hill. And, another court setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Rovner interviews KHN’s Paula Andalo about the latest “Bill of the Month” feature.

Fixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn’t Fall To Consumers, Panel Told

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Though a range of policy solutions have been discussed by Congress, the White House and other experts, a theme of a House subcommittee hearing Tuesday was that providers and insurers are key to correcting the issue.

Medicaid Expansion Boosts Hospital Bottom Lines — And Prices

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Colorado officials say hospitals are better off financially after the state expanded coverage to more low-income residents, but that hasn’t stopped them from shifting more costs to other insured patients.