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Oncology Doctors Say the Build Back Better Act Will Slash Cancer Care Funding — A Skewed Argument

By Julie Appleby December 8, 2021

The Community Oncology Alliance is targeting the prescription drug provisions of the Build Back Better Act, saying they will trigger deep cuts in oncologists’ pay, causing clinics to close and health care costs to rise. But it leaves out some important details.

Post-Pandemic, What’s a Phone Call From Your Physician Worth?

By Julie Appleby December 8, 2021

Medicare billing codes for audio-only follow-up check-ins lead to new reimbursement battles.

Judge’s Ruling on the CDC Mask Mandate Highlights the Limits of the Agency’s Power

By Sam Whitehead and Julie Appleby April 21, 2022

A recent court decision that overturns one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s few pandemic rules — masks required on public transportation — spotlights how little power remains in federal hands to enforce public health protections.

New Health Plans Offer Twists on Existing Options, With a Dose of ‘Buyer Beware’

By Julie Appleby November 4, 2021

Fueled by consumer frustration with high premiums and deductibles, two new offerings promise a means for consumers to take control of their health care costs. But experts say they pose risks.

What Do We Really Know About Vaccine Effectiveness?

By Julie Appleby November 2, 2021

Reports of waning effectiveness and mixed messages about booster shots fuel the politicization of vaccination.

¿Qué sabemos realmente sobre la eficacia de las vacunas contra covid?

By Julie Appleby November 2, 2021

¿Lo esencial? Vacunarse con cualquiera de las tres vacunas disponibles en los Estados Unidos disminuye la posibilidad de infectarse en primer lugar y reduce de manera significativa el riesgo de hospitalización o muerte si se contrae el coronavirus y se desarrolla covid-19.

Insurance Focused on Virtual Visits? The Pros and Cons of a New Twist in Health Plans

By Julie Appleby October 15, 2021

New, often lower-cost plans capitalize on the convenience of telemedicine — and patients’ growing familiarity with it. But consumers should weigh costs and care options before enrolling in a “virtual-first” plan.

Surprise-Billing Rule ‘Puts a Thumb on the Scale’ to Keep Arbitrated Costs in Check

By Julie Appleby October 14, 2021

Patients soon will not have to worry about the prospect of these often-costly unexpected bills, a federal law promises. Some experts say the new policy could also slow the growth of health insurance premiums.

Journalists Explain Ramifications of Theranos Trial and Texas’ New Abortion Law

September 11, 2021

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.

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Biden Wins Early Court Test for Medicare Drug Negotiations

February 15, 2024

A federal district court judge dismissed a lawsuit attempting to invalidate the Biden administration’s Medicare prescription-drug price negotiation program. But the suit turned on a technicality, and several more court challenges are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, health policy pops up in Super Bowl ads, as Congress approaches yet another funding deadline. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too.

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