Tag: Healthcare Reform
Proposed Medicaid Cuts: Impact on Patients, Parents, Caregivers
Medicaid Cuts: The Heart-Wrenching Impact on FamiliesIn a small town in California, the reverberations of potential Medicaid cuts are causing a stir among residents who heavily rely on the program for their healthcare needs....
Marty Makary Poised to Lead FDA: KFF Health News
Marty Makary’s Journey: From Controversial Figure to FDA HopefulAmid a backdrop of regretful sentiments expressed by panelists at a covid conference last fall, Marty Makary stood out with his bold declaration: “I can’t think...
Trump’s Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in Jeopardy
Trump's Plan to End Surprise Medical Bills in JeopardyAs President Donald Trump concluded his first term in 2020, he signed legislation aimed at shielding Americans from the plight of surprise medical bills. With a...
Republicans Shift Stance on Government Health Care – KFF Analysis
Republicans Embrace Government Intervention in Health Care: An In-Depth AnalysisAs Donald Trump embarks on his second term, a surprising shift in Republican ideology is emerging, particularly in the realm of health care. Many voters...
Winning Health Policy Valentines: A Dose of Love – KFF News
Health Policy Valentines: A Heartfelt Ode to HealthcareThis Valentine's season, love was in the air in unexpected ways as readers poured their hearts out in poetic valentines dedicated to health policy. From the whimsical...
Montana Prior Authorization Regulations: Patients and Providers Fight for Care
Montana Families and Providers Rally Against Health Insurer RestrictionsIn a small town in Helena, Montana, a family faced a daunting challenge when their son was diagnosed with a chronic bowel disease at the tender...
Courts Address Health Cuts in Recent Ruling
The recent ruling by the courts to address health cuts has brought a wave of relief to many who have been impacted by the Trump administration's aggressive slashes to government programs. Led by Elon...
California Democrats Debate Reining in Drug Industry Middlemen
The debate over reining in drug industry middlemen in California is heating up, with Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators in Sacramento grappling with the high costs of prescription drugs. A recent proposal that...
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care Issues: Beyond KP – KFF Health News
For over a decade, Kaiser Permanente has faced scrutiny over its mental health care services, despite its strong reputation in the medical field. In 2013, the insurer was fined $4 million by California regulators...
Indiana Governor Appoints Business Leader to Transform Health Care
In a captivating tale of a seasoned leader's crusade against the convoluted world of health care, Gloria Sachdev emerges as a beacon of change in Indiana. Armed with a background in pharmacy and years...