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Journalists Wrap Up 2024 With Topics From Trump 2.0 to Frustration With Health Industry

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Journalists Wrap Up 2024 With Topics From Trump 2.0 to Frustration With Health Industry

Thank you for your interest in supporting Kaiser Health News (KHN), the nation’s leading nonprofit newsroom focused on health and health policy. We...

He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause and tried...

In Settling Fraud Case, New York Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay up to $100M

A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay a total...

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TV’s Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him To Lead

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act marketplace — celebrity doctor...

Act now for health coverage in 2025

Published on November 21, 2024Open Enrollment is now. Start 2025 off right by enrolling in coverage for the new year.  For coverage to start:January...

Washington Power Has Shifted. Here’s How the ACA May Shift, Too.

President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act, but implementing...

Health care in Spain – Healthcare Economist

ISPOR Europe kicks off this week in Barcelona, Spain. In honor of ISPOR, I will summarize some key attributes of the Spanish...

Journalists Examine Health Care for Native Americans and Recent Food Recalls

Thank you for your interest in supporting Kaiser Health News (KHN), the nation’s leading nonprofit newsroom focused on health and health policy. We...

Pay First, Deliver Later: Some Women Are Being Asked To Prepay for Their Baby

In April, just 12 weeks into her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was standing at the receptionist window of her OB-GYN’s office when she was...

Readying for Republican Rule – KFF Health News

The Host Come January, Republicans will control the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House, regaining full power for the first time since 2018....

Tools, Programs, and Resources for Weight Management

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for good health. People who are carrying extra weight are at an increased risk for many serious...

KFF Health News Sues To Force Disclosure of Medicare Advantage Audit Records

Fred Schulte, KFF Health News KFF Health News has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General to compel...

California amplió el Medi-Cal a todos los residentes más allá de su estatus migratorio. Los resultados son desiguales.

Este año, California ha dado el último paso para abrir el Medi-Cal, su programa de Medicaid, a todos los residentes que reúnan los...

An Opportunity to Change Course

Did you know that type 2 diabetes is often preventable? When someone has type 2 diabetes, their body becomes resistant to a hormone called...

California Expanded Medi-Cal to Unauthorized Residents. The Results Are Mixed.

Vanessa G. Sánchez California this year took the final step in opening Medi-Cal, its Medicaid program, to every eligible resident regardless of immigration status....