KFF Health News

64 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• LA Hospitals Adopt New System to Screen Patients for Medical Aid · Los Angeles County partners to implement presumptive eligibility system to reduce medical debt.
• Medicare for All Gains Traction Amid Healthcare Frustration · Support for Medicare for All rises as Democrats and voters grapple with financing and implementation challenges.
• SNAP Enrollment Plummets After Trump Law Cuts Funding and Tightens Rules · SNAP enrollment dropped 13% nationally after new federal rules increased state costs and tightened eligibility.
• Michigan Voters Rally Behind 'Medicare for All' Amid Rising Medical Bills · Michigan voters express strong support for Medicare for All as medical costs strain households.
• Tennessee Execution of Christa Pike Halted After IV Failure and Legal Stay · Christa Pike's execution was suspended after a federal stay and a botched IV insertion caused her to remain conscious.
• Medical Tests Carry Hidden Risks Even When Recommended By Doctors · Patients should verify risks and benefits before agreeing to any medical test.
• KFF-AP Poll: Rural Voters Divided on Trump Immigration Crackdown · A new poll finds rural Americans are split on whether President Trump's immigration policies have helped or harmed their communities.
• Doctors and Patients Must Monitor Medication Mix to Prevent Side Effects · Experts warn that older adults should regularly review their medication lists to avoid dangerous side effects from drug interactions.
• Journalists Discuss Rural MAHA Support, Gene Editing, and Health Policy · KFF Health News reporters analyze rural voter sentiment, gene-editing AI, and health policy on major networks.
• Man Dies by Suicide After Insurance Delayed COPD Medication · Kenney Blewett died by suicide after an insurance issue delayed his COPD medication for weeks.
• KFF Health News Minute: Weekly Briefs on Medicaid, AI, and Health Policy · KFF Health News Minute summarizes weekly developments in US healthcare policy, costs, and public health.
• KFF Health News Launches Halloween Haiku Contest on Healthcare Fears · KFF Health News invites readers to submit Halloween-themed haikus about healthcare for a chance to win custom illustrations.
• Hospitals Use Auto-Enrollment to Prevent Medical Debt · States and hospitals are using automatic screening to wipe out medical bills for eligible patients before they see invoices.
• Rural MAHA Supporters Say Trump Health Policies Haven't Reached Communities · A new poll finds most rural MAHA voters feel Trump's healthcare policies have not benefited their communities.
• 100 U.S. Nursing Homes Face Severe Flood Risk Amid Climate Change · Analysis identifies 100 U.S. nursing homes at high flood risk, citing climate change and outdated infrastructure.
• US Law Cuts Medicaid for Legal Immigrants, Refugees, and Trafficking Victims · New US legislation starting in October will strip Medicaid coverage from hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, including refugees.
• Patient Billed $410 After Leaving ER Without Receiving Treatment · Autumn Daniels was charged by Carle Foundation Hospital ER after waiting 4 hours untreated.
• Tennessee Health Workers Demand End to Medical Participation in Executions · Tennessee doctors and nurses demand removal from the execution process after a failed lethal injection attempt.
• Confusion and Angst Follow State's Early Rollout of Medicaid Work Rules · Montana's early implementation of Medicaid work requirements has confused enrollees and raised fears of coverage loss.
• Midterm Elections Turn Into Food Safety Fight Over Recalls · Democrats and Republicans clash over food safety amid cyclospora outbreak and federal funding disputes.
• Republicans and Democrats Unite Against Pharmacy Benefit Managers · Bipartisan lawmakers in Tennessee and elsewhere target CVS and PBMs over rising drug costs and market consolidation.
• KFF Health News journalists appear on media discussing health policy topics · Multiple KFF Health News staff appeared on broadcast outlets covering recent health topics.
• Federal Officials Delay Enforcement of Black Lung Silica Rule · The Labor Department indefinitely delayed enforcing a rule to reduce silica dust exposure for coal miners.
• Rural Voters Frustrated by Economy Despite Trump Approval · New KFF-AP poll shows rural voters are economically frustrated despite moderate approval of Trump's job performance.
• Nursing Home Bed Shortages Worsen Across US Amid Staffing and Funding Crises · Nursing home capacity in the US has declined significantly due to financial losses, staff shortages, and policy shifts.
• Family Fights Insurance Denial for Off-Label Rare-Cancer Drug as Patient Dies · Insurance refused to cover $8,700-a-month Lynparza for 21-year-old Mason Henderson's rare brain cancer, leaving his family to appeal.
• Rising Premiums Push U.S. Healthcare Workers, Including Doctors, to Drop Coverage · An Idaho physician-pharmacist couple and other healthcare workers skip health insurance as premiums rise, risking high out-of-pocket costs.
• Gun Suicide Prevention Focuses on Restricting Access, Not Predicting Risk · Research shows suicide prediction is unreliable, so prevention experts urge limiting access to firearms and other lethal means.
• KFF Health News journalists appear on media covering health and politics · KFF Health News staff made broadcast appearances discussing health, AI risks, and Georgia politics.
• FDA-Ordered Postmarket Drug Studies Remain Delayed Despite Safety Concerns · Hundreds of FDA-mandated postmarket studies for drugs and devices remain delayed, leaving patients and doctors uncertain about safety.