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WEBA Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals. By Sarah Jane Tribble Sep 27. A remote Wyoming community hoped for years to have more access to health care. Now, after receiving federal funding, it is bucking dismal closure trends throughout the rural U.S. and building its own hospital. And it’s not the only one.
The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · While the newly formulated vaccines are better targeted at the circulating covid variants, uninsured and underinsured Americans may have to rush if they hope to get one for free. A CDC program that provided boosters to 1.5 million people over the last year ran out of money and is ending Aug. 31.
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WEBWelcome to KFF Health News. In these dire times for the news industry, the birth of a news organization is a rare bright spot. We hope KFF Health News will make a vital contribution by covering health care policy and politics, as well as trends in the industry and delivery of care. With an historic debate on the health system underway, we’re ...
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WEB6 days ago · The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine. By Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker 5:00 AM ET. New court filings and lobbying reports reveal an industry drive to tamp down critics — and retain billions of dollars in overcharges.
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WEB18 hours ago · According to the Fairfax County Health Department, hospital emergency visits for opioid overdoses increased 115% from 2022 to 2023 among teens under 18. From 2016 to August 2024, 132 teens in the Fairfax Health District suffered opioid overdoses, while 16 died of overdoses between 2016 and March 2024.
Amid Medicaid ‘Unwinding,’ Many States Wind Up Expanding
WEB1 day ago · But while more than 25 million Americans have lost Medicaid coverage during the Medicaid “unwinding,” many also gained coverage as more than a dozen states expanded health coverage for lower-income people, including children, pregnant women and incarcerated people. And early data shows the uninsured rate has risen only modestly.
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WEB3 days ago · Sept. 26. This week on the KFF Health News Minute: Pediatricians won’t get refunds on all their unused covid vaccines, leaving some parents of children under 3 struggling to find them, and 2023 saw the largest number of abortions in more than a decade despite bans or heavy restrictions in 20 states.
Why the CDC Has Recommended New Covid Boosters for All
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest covid-19 booster, a federal expert panel recommended Tuesday after hearing an estimate that universal vaccination could prevent 100,000 more hospitalizations each year than if only the elderly were vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee …
Morning Briefings Archive - KFF Health News
WEBMorning Briefing for Friday, September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024 Morning Briefing After six years, KFF Health News’ “Bill of the Month” series has a new partner: The Washington Post's Well+Being.Keep sending us your outrageous medical bills, and watch for a final installment with NPR this fall.
COVID-19 Archives - KFF Health News
WEBSep 26, 2024 · By Tarena Lofton July 22, 2024. President Joe Biden tested positive for covid-19 last week, but his symptoms were reportedly mild. With covid still circulating and putting Americans at risk, KFF Health News reviews the latest safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.