Pacientes reciben facturas por enviarles correos electrónicos a sus médicos
By Harris Meyer
Con un fuerte aumento de los mensajes de correo electrónico durante la pandemia de covid, un número creciente de sistemas de salud han empezado a cobrar a los pacientes cuando los médicos y otros profesionales clínicos responden a sus mensajes.
Por qué los CDC recomiendan el nuevo refuerzo contra covid para todos
By Arthur Allen
El Comité Asesor sobre Prácticas de Inmunización de los CDC votó 13-1 a favor de la moción después de meses de debate sobre si limitar los refuerzos a grupos de alto riesgo.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Legislature passes health-related bills, covid boosters, mental health, poverty rates, cannabis, overdoses, and more are in the news.
Why the CDC Has Recommended New Covid Boosters for All
By Arthur Allen
As covid-19 hospitalizations tick upward with fall approaching, the CDC says it’s time for new boosters — and not only for those at highest risk of serious disease. Here are seven things you need to know.
Watch: In Emergencies, First Comes the Ambulance. Then Comes the Bill.
By Caresse Jackman, InvestigateTV
This installment of InvestigateTV and KFF Health News’ “Costly Care” series delves into the lack of cost protections for patients who find themselves on the hook for an emergency ground ambulance ride.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Health legislation, emergency systems, patient privacy, covid boosters and cases, mental health, housing, and more are in the news.
Daily Edition for Monday, September 11, 2023
KP’s legal settlement, covid shots, long covid, misinformation, flu and RSV, medical privacy, student vaccinations, and more are in the news.
Pfizer, Moderna Push the New Covid Booster. Should You Get It? The CDC Is About to Decide.
By Arthur Allen
Chances are, if you aren’t older, chronically ill, or obese, you don’t need a forthcoming covid vaccine to stay out of the hospital. But it probably wouldn’t hurt.
Un padre soñaba con una casa para su familia. La deuda médica casi los deja en la calle
By Noam N. Levey
En todo el país, la deuda médica obliga a legiones de estadounidenses a hacer sacrificios dolorosos. Muchos recortan gastos en alimentos, asumen trabajos adicionales o agotan sus ahorros para la jubilación. Miles no pueden conseguir vivienda.
A Father Dreamed of a Home for His Family. Medical Debt Nearly Pushed Them Onto the Streets.
By Noam N. Levey
As cities like Denver struggle to make homes more affordable, medical debt keeps housing out of reach for millions of Americans.
