Primary Care Disrupted
By Eric Harkleroad
June 29, 2023
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Featured Stories Featured Video As States Pass Abortion Bans, OB-GYNs Stage an Exodus KFF Health News senior correspondent Sarah Varney traveled to Idaho to produce a segment in partnership with PBS NewsHour on OB-GYNs leaving the state after it passed a strict abortion ban. More Stories from the Project Credits Reporters Michelle AndrewsJulie ApplebyLynn Arditi, […]
Journalists Discuss Medicaid Unwinding and Clawbacks
March 18, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
As Republicans Wrestle With IVF, the Biden Administration Expands Benefits
By Michelle Andrews
April 5, 2024
KFF Health News Original
While Republican lawmakers try to walk a fine line on in vitro fertilization — expressing support for the popular procedure, even as some of their supporters argue life begins at conception — the federal government expanded fertility benefits for millions of workers this year, including up to $25,000 a year for IVF. Many employers have […]
Feds Join Ranks of Employers with Generous Fertility Benefits
By Michelle Andrews
April 4, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Starting this year, federal employees can choose plans that cover a broad menu of fertility services, including up to $25,000 annually for in vitro fertilization procedures. At the same time, politics around IVF and reproductive health have become a central issue in the current election-year debate.
Si eres pobre, un tratamiento de fertilidad suele ser un sueño inaccesible
By Michelle Andrews
February 28, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Pero las personas con ingresos más bajos, a menudo de minorías, tienen más probabilidades de estar cubiertas por Medicaid o por seguros limitados que no tienen esta cobertura.
If You’re Poor, Fertility Treatment Can Be Out of Reach
By Michelle Andrews
February 26, 2024
KFF Health News Original
For low-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.
Mamografías que usan inteligencia artificial cuestan dinero extra… pero, ¿vale la pena?
By Michelle Andrews
January 17, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Este software puede identificar patrones y anomalías que los radiólogos humanos podrían pasar por alto. Pero no es el estándar de atención.
Mammography AI Can Cost Patients Extra. Is It Worth It?
By Michelle Andrews
January 10, 2024
KFF Health News Original
Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use, where it shows great promise. But it’s a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology that’s not quite ready for prime time.
Grassroots College Networks Distribute Emergency Contraceptives on Campus
By Michelle Andrews
December 6, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage
By Michelle Andrews
November 16, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation’s primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.
Trump Misplaced Blame When He Said Drug Shortages Were Biden’s Fault
By Michelle Andrews
October 6, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Former President Donald Trump, who’s running for another term in the White House, recently blamed drug shortages on his successor, President Joe Biden. Our findings don’t align with Trump’s claims; by some measures, drug shortages increased more on Trump’s watch than on Biden’s.
Resurge la hepatitis C, ¿podrá el plan de Biden eliminar este viejo flagelo en cinco años?
By Michelle Andrews
September 20, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Se calcula que el 40% de los más de 2 millones de personas con hepatitis C en Estados Unidos ni siquiera saben que la tienen, pero el virus puede estar dañando silenciosamente su hígado, causando cicatrices, insuficiencia hepática o cáncer de hígado.
Hep C’s Number Comes Up: Can Biden’s 5-Year Plan Eliminate the Longtime Scourge?
By Michelle Andrews
September 20, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Before covid-19, hepatitis C held the distinction of claiming more American lives each year than any other infectious disease — that’s despite the marketing of several relatively affordable, highly effective treatments.
Journalists Delve Into Vaccine Mandates and Surprise Billing
June 11, 2022
KFF Health News Original
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Be Aware: Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records and Bill You for Their Care
By Michelle Andrews
July 31, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Consumers should know that this type of fraud can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual’s data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.
Sen. Sanders Says Millions of People Can’t Find a Doctor. He’s Mostly Right.
By Michelle Andrews
July 31, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The Vermont senator sees beefing up the primary care workforce as a critical step in expanding Americans’ access to health care.
¿Cuánto costará la píldora anticonceptiva de venta libre? ¿La cubrirán los seguros?
By Michelle Andrews
July 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Los defensores de la salud reproductiva celebraron esta histórica aprobación como un paso que puede ayudar a millones de personas a evitar embarazos no deseados, que ocurren casi la mitad de las veces en los Estados Unidos.
Once the New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is Available, What About Cost and Coverage?
By Michelle Andrews
July 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval is viewed as groundbreaking, but many details still must be figured out.
Cómo puede afectar a la atención médica el fallo de acción afirmativa de la Corte Suprema
By Michelle Andrews
July 6, 2023
KFF Health News Original
La decisión dijo que es inconstitucional que los colegios y universidades usen la raza como un factor en la admisión de estudiantes.
How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
By Michelle Andrews
July 6, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Some medical professionals warn that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling against using race as a factor in admissions could have far-reaching implications for the diversity of medical students, the practice of medicine, and patient care. Here’s what you need to know.