Health Agencies fight Misinformation
January 05, 2023 9:00 am
By Lauren Sausser, Kaiser Health NewsPublic agencies seek to restore trust. Read More
Survivors of Gangs & Gun Violence
December 27, 2022 8:30 am
By Cara Anthony, Kaiser Health NewsWomen now help others navigate grief Read More
CA AG investigating Hospitals
November 21, 2022 2:30 pm
By Mark Kreidler, Kaiser Health NewsAttorney General examining hospital algorithms for racial bias. Read More
Abortion on the Ballot
November 10, 2022 9:30 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsAbortion issue helps limit Democratic midterm losses. Read More
Shopping for Health Insurance?
November 02, 2022 9:00 am
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health NewsHere's what's new this year for Affordable Care Act. Read More
Texas revamps Active Shooter Drills
October 21, 2022 10:00 am
By Renuka Rayasam and Colleen DeGuzman, Kaiser Health NewsEffort is designed to minimize trauma at K-12 schools Read More
Texas Recasts Sex Education
September 20, 2022 10:00 am
By Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health NewsState confronts high rate of teen pregnancies. Read More
Preventive Medical Services Threatened
September 09, 2022 8:00 am
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health NewsTexas court decision could cost patients needing preventive care. Read More
Hospitals Cut Jobs & Services
August 26, 2022 8:30 am
By Katherine Houghton, Kaiser Health NewsRising costs strain hospital budgets Read More
Nonprofit Wipes Out Medical Debt
August 16, 2022 8:30 am
By Yuki Noguchi, NPR NewsAfter wiping out $6.7 billion in medical debt, org is just getting started. Read More
Inflation Reduction Act Cost Savings
August 13, 2022 12:30 pm
By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health NewsNew law contains cost savings for many patients Read More
Skin Cancer Risk No Matter Skin Tone
August 08, 2022 12:00 pm
By Sandy West, Kaiser Health NewsCancer may be overlooked in people with dark skin. Read More
WATCH: KHN Spotlight
July 29, 2022 8:11 am
By Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health NewsNavigating social media after mass shootings Read More
The Abortion Debate
July 22, 2022 5:30 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsThree things people get wrong in the abortion Read More
An Arm and a Leg
July 14, 2022 9:00 am
By Dan Weissmann, Kaiser Health NewsOne ER doctor grapples with inequities in American health care. Read More
Health Care Debt
July 04, 2022 9:30 am
By Noam N. Levey, Kaiser Health News100 Million Americans saddled with health care debt. Read More
Race as Medical Shorthand
June 15, 2022 2:00 pm
By Rae Ellen Bichell and Cara Anthony, Kaiser Health NewsSome doctors want to change the racial scripting Read More
Poor Familes Face Formula Shortage
June 06, 2022 1:00 pm
By Christina SzalinskiMany low-income families have always faced short supply Read More
Foster Care Crisis
June 01, 2022 9:00 am
By Sam Whitehead, Kaiser Health NewsStates house high-needs foster kids in offices and hotels Read More
The New MADD Movement
May 23, 2022 12:00 pm
By Rachel Scheier, Kaiser Health NewsParents rise up against drug deaths Read More
Covid Proofing Your Home
May 20, 2022 8:30 am
By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health NewsHow better ventilation can help fight Covid. Read More
COVID $ Unspent
May 16, 2022 12:30 pm
By Phil Galewitz, Lauren Weber and Sam Whitehead, Kaiser Health NewsStates have yet to spend hundreds of millions of federal dollars Read More
Sex Education on Hold in TX
May 05, 2022 11:00 am
By Elena Rivera, KERAEducators and students decry delay in update. Read More
Colorado collects Providers' Diversity Data
April 26, 2022 7:00 am
By Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health NewsPhysicians are uneasy over move. Read More
High C-Section Rates
April 15, 2022 5:00 am
By Lauren Sausser, Kaiser Health NewPersistent problem plagues the South. Read More
Black Students Experience Racism
April 01, 2022 8:30 am
By Melba Newsome, Kaiser Health NewsLack mental health support on college campuses. Read More
Black Therapists on TikTok
March 29, 2022 9:30 am
By Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health NewsTherapists fight to be seen, and when they are, they find solidarity. Read More
More Black Americans are buying Guns
March 12, 2022 5:00 pm
By Alex Smith, KCURIs it driving up Black suicide rates? Read More
Investing in Black Health Care Startups
March 02, 2022 8:00 am
By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public RadioHealth care firms pushed to confront racism. Read More
Is your Supermarket Super?
February 24, 2022 2:00 pm
By Chaseedaw Giles, Kaiser Health NewsWhat does it say about your neighborhood if your market isn't super? Read More
Teacher Exits a New Covid Threat
February 15, 2022 10:00 am
By Heidi de Marco, Kaiser Health NewsExits by Black and Hispanic teachers pose a new threat to education Read More
Another Pandemic Malady?
February 07, 2022 11:00 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsIt's called decision fatigue. Read More
Black-Owned Hospice Eases Suffering
January 11, 2022 8:30 am
By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public RadioBlack-owned hospices seeks to bring ease in dying to Black families. Read More
Meharry relieves student debt
January 04, 2022 12:00 pm
By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public RadioAn HBCU puts CARES money into students' pockets. Read More
Focus on Mental Health in California
November 01, 2021 9:00 am
By Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health NewsNew law aims to strengthen access to mental health services Read More
Racism a factor in Black Women's Health
October 05, 2021 11:00 am
By Anna Maria Barry-Jester, Kaiser Health NewsRacism a factor in high rate of premature births, study finds Read More
Your Covid Game Plan
September 07, 2021 10:15 am
By Phil Galewitz and Andy Miller, Kaiser Health NewsAre stadiums safe and does attending games increase my risk? Read More
States Pull Back on COVID Data
August 31, 2021 1:00 pm
By Andy Miller, Kaiser Health NewsIn spite of Delta variant, states pull back data. Read More
Headed Away to School?
August 25, 2021 9:30 am
By Sandy West, Kaiser Health NewsWhat students with health issues need to know. Read More
Rush to Boosters Sparks Confusion
August 18, 2021 9:30 am
By Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health NewsDiffering recommendations spark confusion. Read More
Reading, 'Rithmetic & Resisting Covid
August 13, 2021 3:00 pm
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health NewsThe new 3 R's as kids head to school. Read More
No Vaccine. Higher Insurance.
August 05, 2021 9:00 am
By Elisabeth Rosenthal and Glenn Kramon, Kaiser Health NewsChoosing not to get vaccinated may result in costlier insurance. Read More
COBRA Deadline Nears
July 28, 2021 9:30 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health NewsLaid-off workers face deadline for free COBRA coverage. Read More
Biden Kept Promise on COVID Testing
June 14, 2021 8:30 am
By Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health NewsIncreased testing even as demand fell Read More
Black Women Seek Black Obstetricians
June 07, 2021 10:00 am
By Veronica Zaragovia, WLRNTry to avoid racist health care. Read More
AG Plots Progessive Agenda
June 03, 2021 8:30 am
By Angela Hart, Kaiser Health NewsCalifornia's new AG strikes progressive health care agenda. Read More
Mississippi's Black Communities Tackle Covid
June 01, 2021 10:00 am
By Michaela Gibson MorrisTurn around COVID-19 rates; now working to make strides on vaccine. Read More
Racial Disparities Persist in Vaccinations
May 21, 2021 3:30 pm
By Hannah Recht, Rachana Pradhan and Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health NewsState-level CDC data shows stark disparities. Read More
A COVID-19 Homicide Surge
May 18, 2021 9:30 am
By Phillip Reese, Kaiser Health NewsHomicides surge in California as schools and youth programs shut down Read More
COVID Doesn't Discriminate by Age
May 05, 2021 8:45 am
By Wil Stone, Kaiser Health NewsSerious cases rise among younger adults Read More
Public Health Officials Face Threats
April 28, 2021 10:30 am
By Anna Maria Barry-Jester, Kaiser Health NewsHealth officials faced a year of threats in fighting extremism. Read More
Protecting Everyone
April 02, 2021 5:00 pm
By Anna Almendrala, Kaiser Health NewsBeating the pavement to vaccinate the underrepresented. Read More
War on Terrorism Cost Public Health
March 29, 2021 9:30 am
By Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health NewsHow the US invested in the war on terrorism and cost public health Read More
Vaccine Eligibility Varies in States
March 22, 2021 9:15 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsCovid vaccine eligibility is a 'crazy quilt' of rules Read More
Black Churches Combat Vaccine Fears
March 02, 2021 9:00 am
By Anna Almendrala, Kaiser Health NewsBlack churches play a unique role in combating COVID vaccine fears. Read More
ACA Marketplace is Open
February 16, 2021 8:30 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News'Obamacare' is open again for health insurance sign-ups. Read More
Schools walk COVID tightrope
February 09, 2021 9:00 am
By Laura Ungar and Samantha Young, Kaiser Health NewsNegotiate between ideal safety and the reality of COVID-19. Read More
4 non-COVID Issues in Spending Bill
January 28, 2021 11:30 am
By Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health NewsMassive spending bill includes 4 vital issues unrelated to COVID-19. Read More
COVID-19 Not Controlled in Schools
January 26, 2021 11:30 am
By Laura Ungar, Kaiser Health NewsCOVID safety lapses in schools abound across the US Read More
Biden's Health Care Challenge
January 10, 2021 2:00 pm
Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsRolling back Trump policies will not be easy. Read More
Fear of flying is a COVID-era Conundrum
November 27, 2020 11:00 am
By Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News ServiceCOVID-19 poses a challenge to some travelers. Read More
Most Adults Wary of Vaccine
September 11, 2020 9:30 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health NewsNew poll indicates adult wary of vaccine approved before Election Day Read More
COVID-19: A Deadly Mix
August 23, 2020 12:00 pm
By Will Stone, Kaiser Health NewsHow bars are fueling COVID-19 outbreaks. Read More
California Schools & COVID-19
July 20, 2020 7:00 am
By Mark Kreidler, Kaiser Health NewsSchools struggle with reopening plans Read More
Just Make it Home
July 06, 2020 10:00 am
By Cara Anthony, Kaiser Health NewsThe unwritten rules Blacks learn to navigate racism in America Read More
Seniors Fear COVID-19 Infection
June 27, 2020 12:00 pm
By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health NewsSeniors in low-income housing fear COVID-19. Read More
Public Health Lacks Lobbying 'Muscle'
June 16, 2020 1:00 pm
By Angela Hart, Kaiser Health NewsAt a time of great need, lacking political muscle Read More
FUNdraising Good Times
June 09, 2020 9:30 am
By Pearl and Mel ShawThe power within your nonprofit is to be HEARD! Read More
COVID-19 Strains Mental Health Systems
June 04, 2020 12:30 pm
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, Kaiser Health NewsHard hit areas are feeling a ripple effect. Read More
Analysis: We Knew The Coronavirus Was Coming
Yet We Failed 5 Critical Tests
May 11, 2020 3:00 pm
By Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health NewsFive critical tests that were failed. Read More
It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
April 17, 2020 2:00 pm
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News5 Things To Know About Hitting The COVID-19 Peak Read More
COVID-19: Today in Black America 4/15/20
April 15, 2020 5:00 pm
Coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
COVID-19 How do we exit the shutdown?
April 14, 2020 12:30 pm
By Anna Maria Barry-Jester, Kaiser Health NewsHire an army of public health workers. Read More
COVID-19: Wearing a Mask
What's Behind the Wearing of a Mask?
April 07, 2020 3:00 pm
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health NewsNew recommendation encourages wearing of mask. Read More
(COVID-19) Medicaid Nearing 'Eye of the Storm'
COVID-19
April 03, 2020 2:30 pm
By Shefali Luthra, Phil Galewitz and Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health NewsNewly Unemployed Look for Coverage. Read More
Former Federal Virus Hunter Warns
March 16, 2020 9:30 am
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Kaiser Health NewsU.S. needs to act before new germs 'kick your door in.' Read More
Flu is deadlier than the Wuhan Virus
January 24, 2020 1:00 pm
By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health NewsIt is far deadlier than the Wuhan virus and lurks near you. Read More
Obesity Plagues Hispanics And Blacks In Colorado
Nation’s ‘Healthiest’ State
August 09, 2019 3:00 pm
By Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health NewsIn the nation's healthiest state, Blacks and Hispanics lag behind. Read More
New Protocol of HIV Prevention
July 29, 2019 11:00 am
By David Tuller, Kaiser Health NewsNew protocol reduces the number of pills required. Read More
Democrats Rally Against ACA Cuts
July 12, 2018 1:00 pm
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsThreats to Obama care used as rallying cry to block Supreme Court nominee. Read More
1 in 5 Immigrant Children Detained are Under Age 13
June 21, 2018 7:00 am
By Shefali Luthra and Marisa Taylor, KHN News ServiceHow America Got Hooked on a Deadly Drug
June 19, 2018 7:00 am
By Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health NewsPurdue Pharma pushed OxyContin despite risks. Read More
Domestic Violence's Overlooked Damage
June 04, 2018 10:00 am
By Will Stone, KJZZConcussion and brain injury are often consequences of abuse. Read More
Dodging Dementia
May 29, 2018 4:00 pm
By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health NewsMore of us get at least a dozen, good, happy years after 65. Read More
Too Many Deaths
February 01, 2018 10:00 am
By NorthStar News StaffNew report details how lung cancer is ravaging the Black community. Read More
New Diagnosis for Domestic Violence?
January 30, 2018 7:00 am
By Ann Gorman, Kaiser Health NewsTreating domestic violence as a medical problem. Read More
CHIP Extended in Funding Deal
January 23, 2018 10:00 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsChild health program renewed in latest stop-gap funding measure. Read More
How the Shutdown Might Affect Your Health
January 22, 2018 7:00 am
By Kaiser Health News StaffThe impasse over funding could hit some hard. Read More
Trump Changes Medicaid Rules
January 11, 2018 9:30 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsThe administration clears way to impose work requirement for enrollees. Read More
Running on Empty
January 06, 2018 11:30 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsCHIP funding could run out Jan. 19 for some states. Read More
Sickle Cell Patients Face Challenges
December 29, 2017 11:00 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsPatients, families and doctors face a 'fight for everything.' Read More
Can Single-Payer Work in the U.S.?
December 20, 2017 11:30 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsLooking north for answers on health care. Read More
Baltimore's Blueprint to Cut Health Disparities
December 17, 2017 9:30 am
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health NewsCity draws a 10-year plan to cut racial health care disparities. Read More
Problems With Your Hospital Care?
November 24, 2017 11:45 am
By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health NewsSpeak Up! Read More
Obamacare Shopping Is Trickier Than Ever
November 24, 2017 11:00 am
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health NewsHere’s A Cheat Sheet. Read More
Latest Snag in ACA Sign-Ups
October 02, 2017 10:00 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsThose who guide consumers are hitting roadblocks. Read More
GOP Health Bill's Reach
September 23, 2017 2:00 pm
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsGOP health care bill goes far beyond preexisting conditions. Read More
Impeding Obamacare Enrollment
September 23, 2017 9:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsWhite House shuts down Obamacare website for hours on weekend. Read More
ACA Repeal
September 20, 2017 8:00 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News5 things to know in last-ditch effort by Republicans to Repeal Obamacare. Read More
Blindsided by Health Care Changes?
September 13, 2017 9:30 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health NewsLearn the root causes and your rights. Read More
Uninsured at Record Low
September 13, 2017 9:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsThe rate of uninsured Americans hits record low 8.8% Read More
Medicaid Enrollment helps Poor Children
September 06, 2017 7:00 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsParents enrollment helps insure more poor children. Read More
Obesity & Depression are Intertwined
August 11, 2017 11:30 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsScientists are struggling to find link. Read More
Colon Cancer Rates Fall among Blacks
August 09, 2017 2:00 pm
By Carmen Heredia-Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News ServiceRates are rising among younger white adults. Read More
Dementia Research Lagging for Blacks
August 09, 2017 1:30 pm
By Ann Gorman, Kaiser Health NewsLag in brain donations hampers understanding of disease. Read More
CBO Scores Latest GOP Health Bill
July 21, 2017 11:00 am
By Kaiser Health NewsCongressional Budget Office estimate of Senate health bill. Read More
Revised Senate GOP Health Care Bill
July 14, 2017 7:00 am
By Kaiser Health NewsSenate GOP releases new bill. Read More
If Insurance Market Crashes?
June 08, 2017 12:00 pm
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsCan lawmakers put the pieces back together? Read More
Feds: insurer overbilled by $1 Billion
May 17, 2017 3:00 pm
By Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health NewsFeds claim United Healthcare doctored records. Read More
How Health Bill Passed
May 05, 2017 5:00 pm
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsHow a bill that nearly all opposed managed to pass the House. Read More
Health Issue could Shut Government Down
April 26, 2017 9:00 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News5 things you should know. Read More
GOP fails to Repeal Obamacare
March 25, 2017 2:00 pm
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsHouse Leaders ‘Came Up Short’ In Effort To Kill Obamacare. Read More
Poor AIDS Patients Fear Cuts
March 21, 2017 2:00 pm
By Carmen Heredia-Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News ServiceLow-income patients fear coverage may be cut by DC politics. Read More
Shock over proposed NIH Cuts
March 20, 2017 7:00 am
By Elaine Korry, Kaiser Health News ServiceResearchers shocked over cuts proposed for National Institutes of Health. Read More
ACA's Community Benefit
March 17, 2017 8:30 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsNonprofit hospitals extended community benefits under Obamacare. Read More
CBO Estimate of GOP Health Bill
March 14, 2017 7:00 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsDeciphering the CBO cost estimate of 'Trumpcare.' Read More
LA County seeks to preserve Health Insurance
March 10, 2017 7:00 am
By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News ServiceCounty health chief wants to catch people dropped from coverage. Read More
5 Ways GOP Bill Reverses Obamacare
March 08, 2017 9:00 am
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health NewsThe Republican bill dramatically reverses course of health law. Read More
GOP Health Care Bill Nixes Mandate
March 07, 2017 8:30 am
By Mary Agnes Carey and Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsThe House GOP plan to replace Obamacare limits Medicaid expansion. Read More
Voters Wobbly on Repeal of Obamacare
March 04, 2017 12:30 pm
By Jay Hancock. Kaiser Health NewsVoters are expressing unease over plans to repeal Obamacare. Read More
Employers worry over Job-Based Health Plans
February 08, 2017 11:30 am
By Jay Hancock. Kaiser Health NewsThe GOP's assault on health care has employers concerned. Read More
Challenge of Home Care
December 14, 2016 7:00 am
By Taunya English, WHYYCaring for a love one at home can have a steep learning curve. Read More
What's in 21st Century Cures Act?
December 12, 2016 7:00 am
By Sydney Lumpkin and Steven Findlay, Kaiser Health NewsRecently passed health care bill has clear winers and losers. Read More
Senate approves Mental Health Bill
December 08, 2016 7:00 am
By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health NewsLandmark legislation is part of the 21st Century Cures Act. Read More
Pence expanded health care in Indiana
November 28, 2016 9:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsVice President-elect now moves to repeal Obamacare Read More
Opting out of Obamacare
November 18, 2016 2:30 pm
By Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health NewsSome consumers are choosing to opt out of health plan. Read More
Concerned about losing Obamacare?
November 11, 2016 2:30 pm
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health NewsRepeal of the Affordable Care Act may take awhile. Read More
Superbug linked to 4 U.S. Deaths
November 04, 2016 12:00 pm
By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health NewsNew drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is causing concern. Read More
CA pays Nurses Highest Salaries
October 25, 2016 7:00 am
By Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health NewsFederal data shows state leading the way. Read More
A South African Model for Health Care
October 20, 2016 10:00 am
By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health NewsOrdinary citizens fill gaps in health care. Read More
Public Skepticism hampers Zika efforts
October 10, 2016 12:00 pm
By Emily Kopp, Kaiser Health NewsLocalities find past ambivalence hindering Zika response. Read More
Mental Health Access Limited by Race
August 28, 2016 7:00 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsRace, ethnicity affect kids' access to mental health care, study finds. Read More
Genetic Health Risks Misdiagnosed
August 18, 2016 7:00 am
By Zhai Yun Tan, Kaiser Health NewsGenetic insights about health risks limited by lack of diversity, study finds. Read More
Gun Violence and Mental Health Laws
August 04, 2016 3:00 pm
By Laureen Silverman, KERA50 years after the University of Texas Tower sniper Read More
Prince fell prey to Age Related Issue
May 11, 2016 10:00 am
Kristin Espeland Gourlay, RINPRIn Prince’s age group, risk of Opioid overdose climbs. Read More
Sharing your Doctor with a Group
May 10, 2016 7:00 am
By Ann Gorman, Kaiser Health NewsShared medical appointments are new tool to cut health care costs. Read More
Special Report: Baltimore's Other Divide
May 04, 2016 2:30 pm
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health NewsMaryland Seeks Federal OK To Speed Ex-Inmates’ Medicaid Access Read More
Special Report: Baltimore's Other Divide
May 04, 2016 1:30 pm
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health NewsThousands leave MD prisons with no health coverage Read More
Tainted Scope Infections
April 18, 2016 7:00 am
By Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health NewsOccurrences in facilities exceed what federal officials previously estimated. Read More
Hospitals eye Community Health Aides
April 12, 2016 9:30 am
By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health NewsHospitals look to community health workers to help patients. Read More
IRS avoids finding Uninsured
April 07, 2016 6:30 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsIRS could but opts not to find uninsured people. Read More
Wages or Health Benefits?
April 04, 2016 6:30 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health NewsNew survey suggests workers want higher wages over health benefits. Read More
New Mental Health Task Force
April 01, 2016 7:00 am
Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsPresident seeks to end discrimination in mental health coverage. Read More
Prostate Cancer Study of Black Men
March 28, 2016 10:30 am
By NorthStar News StaffNew study looks at prostate cancer in men of African descent. Read More
9 Million Gain Health Insurance
September 21, 2015 7:30 am
By Kaiser Health NewsSuccess in health marketplace's first year. Read More
Free Colonoscopy; no Anesthesia Charge
May 18, 2015 7:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health NewsFeds say no anesthesia charge for free colon cancer screening. Read More
A Matter of Faith and Trust
May 06, 2015 1:00 pm
By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health NewsWhy African-Americans don't use hospice Read More
Hospitals Leaving Cities
April 14, 2015 9:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceHospitals are moving to rural and suburban locations Read More
Health Law Faces Court Challenge
March 04, 2015 7:00 am
By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health NewsWhat's at stake as Affordable Care Act faces Supreme Court challenge Read More
Court to Consider Medicaid Payments
States criticized for payments to cover low-income Americans
January 22, 2015 11:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceSupreme Court to consider if providers can sue states for higher payments Read More
Many Uninsured can't afford coverage
November 21, 2014 10:30 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsNew poll suggests a quarter of the uninsured can't afford health coverage Read More
Prescriptions still cost with insurance
October 14, 2014 11:00 am
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health NewsYou may still pay a steep price for prescriptions with insurance. Read More
Teen Pregnancy Reduction
October 02, 2014 10:00 am
By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health NewsStudy finds late-acting contraceptives reduce teen pregnancy rates Read More
Hospitals save under health law
September 26, 2014 6:30 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsHospitals projected to save $5.7 billion from unpaid bills under health law. Read More
End of Life a Struggle in America
September 23, 2014 8:30 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsDying in America is harder than it has to be, IOM says Read More
States Pay Health Care Tax
September 02, 2014 11:30 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health NewsStates and federal government pay tax for Medicaid health plans. Read More
Help with ACA Premiums
August 19, 2014 6:00 am
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health NewsHospitals seek to help consumers with health care premiums. Read More
Conflicting Court Rulings on Health Law
July 23, 2014 9:00 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsTwo federal Appeals Court issue opposing rulings on Affordable Care Act. Read More
Preparing for Global Warming
June 30, 2014 11:00 am
By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News ServiceHealth care system needs to be prepared for global warming. Read More
Importance of Physician Exams
May 27, 2014 10:30 am
By Sandra G. Boodman, Kaiser Health News ServicePatients lose when doctors can't do good physical exams. Read More
Community Health Centers fill Void
April 03, 2014 10:30 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceCenters can provide services to those who remain uninsured. Read More
Health Care Deadline Looms
March 25, 2014 9:00 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsA consumer guide to the March 31 Affordable Care Act deadline. Read More
Private Option for Medicaid a Threat?
February 24, 2014 9:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Heath News ServiceHealth care centers raise concerns. Read More
Affordable Care Act & HIV Care
January 08, 2014 7:30 am
By Anna Gorman & Ankita Rao, Kaiser Health News ServiceHealth law inspires hopes but also worry among those with HIV. Read More
Mental Health Fix Unfulfilled
December 19, 2013 1:30 pm
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News ServiceDespite multiple shootings, little has been done to address mental health. Read More
Consumers Fear Loss of Health Coverage
December 03, 2013 7:00 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News ServiceSome consumers fear loss of health coverage in the new year. Read More
CA trips up Poor Patients
November 20, 2013 11:00 am
By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News ServiceState mistakenly sends out letters with incorrect info on Medicaid. Read More
Health Safety Net Still Matters
November 13, 2013 8:30 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServicePrevention programs help those without insurance. Read More
Prevention for Profit
October 30, 2013 7:30 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News ServiceQuestions raised about some health screenings. Read More
Clock Ticking on Health Care Website
October 23, 2013 8:00 am
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News ServiceHow long does the White House have to fix the health care website? Read More
Brokers Frustrated with Health Rollout
October 23, 2013 8:00 am
By Eric Whitney, Kaiser Health News ServiceOnline insurance brokers are stymied selling health care policies. Read More
1% of Patients, 21% of Health Spending
October 15, 2013 6:30 am
By Sandra Boodman, Kaiser Health News ServiceThe costliest 1% of patients drive 21% of health care spending. Read More
KY Confused over Obamacare
September 30, 2013 2:30 pm
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServicePolitics and misinformation hamper health care rollout in Kentucky. Read More
FAQ: Health Care Exchanges
September 27, 2013 12:00 pm
By Mary Agnes Carey and Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News ServiceAnswers to frequently asked questions about the new health care exchanges. Read More
Long-Term Care Panel Issues Report
September 16, 2013 6:00 am
By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News ServiceCommission releases long-term health care proposals. Read More
Minimal Health Plans Survive
Bare bones plans survive predictions of demise
August 27, 2013 6:30 am
By Jay Hancock and Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News ServiceUnder Obamacare low cost and minimal health plans survive. Read More
Poor Can Skirt Health Care Restrictions
August 12, 2013 7:30 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceThe poor have a way around states that don't expand Medicaid. Read More
Employer Mandate Delay
July 22, 2013 6:00 am
By Kaiser Health News StaffQ&A on the postponed implementation of the employer mandate in health care. Read More
Hospitals might see Stars
July 18, 2013 7:30 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News ServiceHospitals may soon receive rankings based upon their quality of care. Read More
Delay in Employer Health Mandate
July 08, 2013 6:00 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News ServiceWhite House delays employer health care mandate for one year. Read More
Kids Dental Care might Fall Short
June 21, 2013 7:30 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News ServiceProvisions in health care law might not provide sufficient coverage. Read More
Seniors Scammed on Health Care
April 23, 2013 8:00 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsSeniors are falling victim to healthcare scams. Read More
Sequestration Health Care Cuts
March 12, 2013 11:30 am
By Michael Oliove, StatelineThe possible cuts to health care if sequestration takes full effect. Read More
Florida's Medicaid Experiment
February 26, 2013 6:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceIn a reversal, the governor seeks controversial Medicaid expansion. Read More
Health Care Cuts Loom
February 20, 2013 8:45 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News ServiceSequestration could trigger cuts in some vital health programs. Read More
Repeat Hospital Visits Don't Lower Deaths
February 14, 2013 8:45 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News ServiceNew study finds readmissions aren't linked to fewer deaths. Read More
Seniors affected by Medicare Opt-Out
February 07, 2013 6:00 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News ServiceSeniors poor health and private Medicare opt-out linked. Read More
Fighting Sickle Cell Stereotypes
January 30, 2013 8:30 am
By Beryl Lieff Benderly, Kaiser Health News ServiceRacial stereotyping hampers emergency room care. Read More
GOP Attacks on Health Care Weaken
January 23, 2013 6:30 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceRepublican attacks on health law weakening. Read More
ER's Tackling Flu Outbreak
January 15, 2013 8:00 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsThe nation's emergency rooms are on the frontline against flu. Read More
Colleges Tackle Mental Health Issues
January 08, 2013 9:30 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsCampuses begin to assist students with mental health needs. Read More
Mental Health & Newtown
December 27, 2012 12:00 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health NewsConnecticut tragedy raises profile of mental health in America. Read More
Diversity in Elder Care
December 18, 2012 8:00 am
By Liz Seegert, Kaiser Health News ServiceAs population diversifies, rethinking how we care for elderly. Read More
When Doctors Age
December 11, 2012 9:00 am
By Sandra G. Boodman, Kaiser Health NewsAging physicians are coming under greater srcutiny Read More
Health Care over the Cliff?
December 05, 2012 9:30 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsThe consequences for health care if the nation goes over fiscal cliff. Read More
Avoiding Return Hospital Visits
November 28, 2012 10:00 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News ServiceHospitals working to ward off patient return visits. Read More
Health Benefits Outlined
November 21, 2012 6:30 am
By Julie Appleby, Jay Hancock and Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health NewsThe administration releases regulations for new health care law. Read More
NYC Hospitals KO'd by Sandy
November 20, 2012 7:00 am
By Fred Mogul, WNYCSeveral New York City hospitals remain closed after Hurricane Sandy. Read More
States get Health Care Reprieve
November 13, 2012 10:15 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceWhite House extends deadline for states to establish insurance exchanges. Read More
Health Care Law is Election Winner
November 08, 2012 8:30 am
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News ServiceAffordable Care Act saved by Obama win. Read More
Patients Returning Home
October 23, 2012 12:00 am
By Jenni Bergal, Kaiser Health News ServiceFederal program helps nursing home patients return to their community. Read More
Debate touches Health Care
Health Policy Finds Its Way Into Town Hall Debate
October 18, 2012 12:00 pm
By Kaiser Health News ServiceThe presidential debate showcased the candidates views on health care. Read More
When Medicare Deadline Looms
October 09, 2012 12:00 pm
By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News ServicePatients and family members face critical decisions. Read More
State Action on Health Care
October 01, 2012 8:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceStates are moving ahead defining essential health benefits under new law. Read More
Medicaid Helps Formerly Incarcerated
Program assists D.C. clinic care for former prisoners
September 21, 2012 6:00 am
By David Schultz, Kaiser Health NewsMedicaid is helping clinic in D.C. care for the formerly incarcerated. Read More
Gaps in Men's Health Care under Law
September 03, 2012 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceThe federal health care law has gaps in preventive coverage for men. Read More
Hospitals Playing Dual Role
August 27, 2012 12:00 am
By Roni Caryn Rabin, Kaiser Health News ServiceHospitals are becoming insurers as well as providers of health care. Read More
Poor could be Health Care Casualty
July 20, 2012 12:00 am
By Jenny Gold and Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News ServiceThe nation's poor could be casualties in the battle over health care. Read More
Health Reforms will Survive Court Ruling
June 19, 2012 12:00 am
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News ServiceKey provisions of the Obama health care law will be sustained. Read More
New Colon Screenings
June 06, 2012 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceNew screening tool could increase the use of virtual colonoscopies. Read More
Keys to Fighting Obesity
May 15, 2012 12:00 am
By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News ServiceDcctors and insurers are key to combating obesity. Read More
Health Care out of Reach
May 08, 2012 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceNew report signals health care is out of reach for millions of Americans. Read More
The Struggle to Care for the Poor
April 30, 2012 12:00 am
By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News ServiceNonprofit hospitals lacking in care for poor. Read More
Health Care Model Emerges
April 13, 2012 12:00 am
By Jenny Gold and Christian Torres, Kaiser Health News ServiceAccountable care organizations are springing up around the country. Read More
Docs Fight Unneccessary Procedures
April 05, 2012 12:00 am
By Julia Appleby, Kaiser Health News ServicePhysicians take stand against unnecessary procedures for patients. Read More
Day 3: Health Care Review
March 29, 2012 12:00 am
By Kaiser Health News ServiceExcerpts from oral argument before Supreme Court on Medicaid expansion. Read More
Day 2: Health Care Review
March 28, 2012 12:00 am
By Kaiser Health News ServiceExcerpts from yesterday's Supreme Court hearing on health care reform law. Read More
What if Individual Mandate Falls?
March 20, 2012 12:00 am
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News NetworkThe repercussions if the high Court invalidates health care mandate. Read More
High Court Health Law Review
March 15, 2012 12:00 am
By Stuart Taylor,Jr., Kaiser Health News ServiceSupreme Court set to consider fate of health care law March 28. Read More
Support for Contraceptives
March 05, 2012 12:00 am
By Marilyn Werber Sarafini, Kaiser Health News ServiceA poll shows strong support for White House contraceptive plan. Read More
Insurers open Health Stores
February 28, 2012 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceHealth insurers are opening stores to market health care plans. Read More
ER Patients Charged Upfront
February 22, 2012 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceHospitals are charging ER patients upfront for routine problems. Read More
New Health Insurance Labels
February 15, 2012 12:00 am
By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News ServiceObama administration has unveiled new consumer health insurance labels. Read More
Children and Cholesterol Screening
February 07, 2012 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceExperts are divided over whether to recommend screening for children. Read More
States face Health Law Deadlines
February 03, 2012 12:00 am
By Marilyn Werber Sarafini, Kaiser Health News ServiceStates are under pressure as health care law deadlines approach. Read More
Doubt on Health Care Ruling
January 30, 2012 12:00 am
By Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News ServiceNew poll shows public thinks high Court will decide based on ideology. Read More
The Costs of Long-Term Care
January 25, 2012 12:00 am
By Caroline E. Mayer, Kasier Health News ServiceAre you prepared to cover the costs and have coverage for long term care? Read More
Seeing Your Doctor's Notes
January 17, 2012 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceNew technology allows patients to see their doctor's notes on care. Read More
Health Care Spending Slowed in 2010
January 10, 2012 12:00 am
By Marilyn Werber Sarafini, Kaiser Health News ServiceHealth Care Disparities - 2012
January 05, 2012 12:00 am
By Shefali Kulkarni, Kaiser Health NewsA look at how health care disparities are impacted by health care law. Read More
Black Women & Obesity Epidemic
December 20, 2011 12:00 am
Taunya English, WHYYHalf of African-American women are obese; a national health crisis. Read More
Health Insurance Denial
December 12, 2011 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceWhat to do when denied payment for billing by an out of state doctor. Read More
Bad Grades on Health Report Card
December 06, 2011 12:00 am
By Christopher Weaver, Kaiser Health News ServiceReport identifies preventable illnesses as a national crisis. Read More
Veterans' Health Challenge Colleges
November 29, 2011 12:00 am
By Sandra G. Boodman, Kaiser Health News ServiceColleges face challenge when veterans with health issues enroll. Read More
Round 2 for Health Care Cuts
November 21, 2011 12:00 am
By Marilyn Werber Sarafini and Mary Agnes Cary, Kaiser Health News ServiceWith a Supreme Court ruling and an election approaching, cuts are likely. Read More
Analysis: Supreme Court Health Law Review
November 16, 2011 12:00 am
By Stuart Taylor,Jr., Kaiser Health News ServiceThe issues as stake as the high Court decides to rule on 2010 law. Read More
Funeral Service to Bury HIV/AIDS
Faith-based effort to combat devastating effect of disease
November 14, 2011 12:00 am
By NorthStar News StaffA mock funeral will send the message that it’s time to bury disease. Read More
Is Walmart eyeing Health Care Market?
November 14, 2011 12:00 am
By Julie Appleby and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News ServiceNation's largest retailer may be looking to enter health care market. Read More
States Extend Access to CHIPS
November 08, 2011 12:00 am
By Sarah Barr, Kaiser Health News ServiceLow-income state employees gain access to child health care program. Read More
Billions spent on Unnecessary Treatments
November 02, 2011 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Service$6.8 Billion spent yearly on 12 unnecessary tests and treatments. Read More
Groups Embrace 'Obamacare' Label
October 26, 2011 12:00 am
By Andrew Villegas, Kaiser Health News ServiceTwo nonprofit groups turn Republican mocking into a positive brand. Read More
States Limit Medicaid Coverage
October 24, 2011 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceStates are limiting hospital coverage in search of savings. Read More
Defict Panel Could Gut Health Programs
October 19, 2011 12:00 am
By Marilyn Werber Sarafini and Mary Agnes Cary, Kaiser Health News ServicerSuper Committee could end up cutting vital programs. Read More
Disparities in Health Care Continue
October 11, 2011 12:00 am
By Christine Torres, Kaiser Health NewsNew report reveals continued health care disparities in the U.S. Read More
Memphis Churches Deliver Health Care
October 04, 2011 12:00 am
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News ServiceArea churches team with the Methodist Le Bonheur hospital system. Read More
Cost of Employer Insurance Plans Surge
September 28, 2011 12:00 am
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News ServiceA new survey details that employer health plan costs surged this year. Read More
Obama Proposes Health Care Cuts
September 20, 2011 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServicePresident proposes $320 billion in cuts in Medicare and Medicaid. Read More
VIDEO: Proposed Health Care Cuts
September 20, 2011 12:00 am
Video of President Obama announcing proposed cuts in health care spending. Read More
Health Insurers Deny Coverage
September 12, 2011 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceHealth Insurers deny coverage to many who apply for individual policies. Read More
ER visits stress Medicaid Budgets
August 23, 2011 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceOver use of emergency room care is stressing state Medicaid budgets. Read More
Legal Challenges to Health Law
August 15, 2011 12:00 am
By Bara Vaida and Karl Eisenhower, Kaiser Health News ServiceA recent court ruling adds to a number of legal challenges to new law. Read More
Health Costs to Double
August 03, 2011 12:00 am
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News ServiceNation's health care bill to nearly double by 2020. Read More