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LIVE From KFF: Health Care and the 2024 Election

The Host The 2024 campaign — particularly the one for president — has been notably vague on policy. But health issues, especially those surrounding...

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LIVE From KFF: Health Care and the 2024 Election

The Host The 2024 campaign — particularly the one for president — has been notably vague on policy. But health issues, especially those surrounding...

Harris Backs Slashing Medical Debt. Trump’s ‘Concepts’ Worry Advocates.

Noam N. Levey Patient and consumer advocates are looking to Kamala Harris to accelerate federal efforts to help people struggling with medical debt if...

ACA open enrollment: what’s new for 2025

Open enrollment for 2025 ACA (Affordable Care Act)-compliant health insurance is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the various changes...

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The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine

Federal officials resolved more than a decade ago to crack down on whopping government overpayments to private Medicare Advantage health insurance plans, which...

Journalists Weigh In on Racial Trauma, Medicaid Expansion, and Opioid Settlements

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discussed healing from racial trauma on “America’s Heroes Group” on Sept. 20. Click here to watch Anthony...

What are the new CMS Star Ratings Measures for 2025? – Healthcare Economist

My FTI colleagues Mark Van Ert and Krunal Patel summarize some of the new quality measures that will be incorporated into the 2025...

Prepare now for 2025 Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for 2025 Marketplace health insurance starts on November 1! Take a few minutes today to get ready to streamline the enrollment...

What share of physicians are integrated within hospital systems? – Healthcare Economist

This questions may be harder to answer than it may seem. While some physicians are fully independent, and others are full employees,...

In Chronic Pain, This Teenager ‘Could Barely Do Anything.’ Insurer Wouldn’t Cover Surgery.

When Preston Nafz was 12, he asked his dad for permission to play lacrosse. “First practice, he came back, he said, ‘Dad, I love...

Vance Rewrites History About Trump and Obamacare

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Donald Trump could have destroyed the Affordable Care Act, but “he chose to build upon .” Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio)...

Healthcare spending for individuals with FSAs and HSAs – Healthcare Economist

In the U.S., health insurance premiums are tax deductible–if paid through out of pocket expenses–but out-of-pocket expenses are not. However, there are...

The Facts about Thyroid Cancer

In 2023, about 44,000 Americans were diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Although thyroid cancer is not as common as breast, prostate, lung, or colon...

These Alabama Workers Were Swamped by Medical Debt. Then Their Employer Stepped In.

Noam N. Levey TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Like most medical offices, the small suite of exam rooms at the PhiferCares Clinic fills daily with patients...

California Medicaid Ballot Measure Is Popular, Well Funded — And Perilous, Opponents Warn

The proponents of Proposition 35, a November ballot initiative that would create a dedicated stream of funding to provide health care for California’s...

Some hopeful trends on opioid overdoses (finally) – Healthcare Economist

While opioid overdoses have been rising for decades, trends in most recent times provide us a glimmer of hope. NPR reports: For the...