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Journalists Put Polio, Price Transparency, and a Personal Covid Battle in Perspective

August 6, 2022

KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Many Preventive Medical Services Cost Patients Nothing. Will a Texas Court Decision Change That?

By Julie Appleby September 9, 2022

A federal judge in Texas issued a decision this week that affects the Affordable Care Act. It says one way that preventive services are selected for no-cost coverage is unconstitutional.

Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans

By Phil Galewitz and Julie Appleby and Renuka Rayasam and Bernard J. Wolfson Updated July 3, 2025 Originally Published July 2, 2025

Spending cuts hitting medical providers, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act enrollees, and lawfully present immigrants are just some of the biggest changes the GOP has in store for health care — with ramifications that could touch all Americans.

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Too Big To Fail? Now It’s ‘Too Big To Hack’

April 18, 2024

Congress this week had the chance to formally air grievances over the cascading consequences of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, and lawmakers from both major parties agreed on one culprit: consolidation in health care. Plus, about a year after states began stripping people from their Medicaid rolls, a new survey shows nearly a quarter of adults who were disenrolled are now uninsured. Jessie Hellmann of CQ Roll Call, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Mary Agnes Carey to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner interviews Caroline Pearson of the Peterson Health Technology Institute.

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': A Killing Touches Off Backlash Against Health Insurers

December 12, 2024

The shocking shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive in Midtown Manhattan prompted a public outcry about the problems with the nation’s health care system, as stories of delayed and denied care filled social media. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump continues to avoid providing specifics about his plans for the Affordable Care Act and other health issues. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Francis Collins, who was the director of the National Institutes of Health and a science adviser to President Joe Biden.

Journalists Explain the Effects of ‘Dobbs’ Decision and New Insurer Price Transparency Rules

July 9, 2022

KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Judge’s Decision Would Make Some No-Cost Cancer Screenings a Thing of the Past

By Julie Appleby and Michelle Andrews March 30, 2023

A U.S. District Court ruling overturned the section of the Affordable Care Act that makes preventive health services — from colonoscopies to diabetes screenings and more — available at no cost to consumers.

Decisión de un juez haría que algunas pruebas de detección de cáncer sin costo fueran cosa del pasado

By Julie Appleby and Michelle Andrews March 30, 2023

La decisión podría afectar los exámenes de detección sin copago y servicios preventivos similares que la mayoría de los estadounidenses con seguro tienen como parte de sus planes de salud.

Rapper Fat Joe Says No One Is Making Sure Hospitals Post Their Prices

By Julie Appleby August 10, 2022

A TV and social media ad offers a reason to check on the enforcement of a sweeping rule that requires hospitals to post information about what they charge insurers and cash-paying patients.

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Life After ‘Roe’ Is … Confusing

July 14, 2022

A rapidly changing landscape for abortion has left patients, providers, employers, and lawmakers alike wondering what is and is not legal and what to do next. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress have resumed negotiations on legislation to lower drug prices and, potentially, continue expanded insurance subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

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