Tag: KFF Health News

California Moves to Address Insurance DenialsA heart-wrenching tale of a mother's battle against her health insurer, UnitedHealthcare, highlighted the dire consequences of insurance companies denying coverage and delaying care. Colleen Henderson's journey began when...

In McMinnville, Tennessee, Michelle Shaw found herself caught in a painful cycle. The 56-year-old, who had relied on opioid painkillers since a back injury a decade ago, endured monthly visits to a pain clinic....

In a recent discussion about healthcare in the Southern United States, journalists delved into crucial topics such as access to HIV medications, Medicaid expansion, and vaccination rates. These issues are not only significant for...

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...

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are celebrating their team’s Super Bowl victory with a parade today. They beat the Kansas City Chiefs, which is great for the City of Brotherly Love and obviously a...

CDC Data Missing Amid Influenza Outbreaks - KFF Health NewsIn the midst of a severe flu season, which has already seen millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of...

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...

In 2023, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Idaho reported astoundingly low numbers of abortions, with Arkansas stating zero abortions, South Dakota recording zero as well, and Idaho reporting just five. These figures came in the...

Since 2022, there have been over 80 confirmed cases of domestic cats with avian flu, including barn cats on dairy farms, feral cats, and outdoor pets likely contracting the virus from hunting sick rodents...

A year after the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, survivors and their families continue to grapple with the emotional aftermath. People like Emily Tavis, who was wounded in the...