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The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Public health officials note that even with more cases this summer, people seem to be managing their sickness at home. “We did see a little rise in the number of cases, but it didn’t have a significant impact in terms of hospitalizations and emergency room visits,” said Manisha Juthani, public health commissioner of Connecticut, at a news …
Welcome to KFF Health News
WEBIn 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 […]
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WEB6 days ago · 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.
About Us - KFF Health News
WEBKFF Health News Leadership. Alex Wayne, Executive Editor, previously worked for Bloomberg News, where he led coverage of the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidencies and reported on health care policy, including the development of the Affordable Care Act.In 2020, he helped manage and edit articles about the coronavirus’ infiltration of Trump’s …
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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.
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.
Amid Medicaid ‘Unwinding,’ Many States Wind Up Expanding
WEB2 days ago · It was expected that the past year and a half would be a fraught time for Medicaid, the workhorse of the nation’s health system, which covers more people than any other government health insurance program. In April 2023, states resumed screening people for Medicaid eligibility and terminating coverage for those they said no longer …
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.
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WEBSep 26, 2024 · Nursing Aides Plagued by PTSD After ‘Nightmare’ Covid Conditions, With Little Help. By Amy Maxmen September 26, 2024 . A KFF Health News investigation reveals that employers and the government have offered nursing aides little assistance for PTSD and other ongoing maladies triggered by hazardous work during the pandemic.