KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The Supreme Court vs. the Bureaucracy
The Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in a case that could radically alter the way federal agencies — including the Department of Health and Human Services — administer laws passed by Congress. A decision in the case is expected this spring or summer. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is struggling over whether to ban menthol cigarettes — a move that could improve public health but also alienate Black voters, the biggest menthol users. Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins University and Politico Magazine, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Darius Tahir, who reported and wrote the latest KFF Health News-NPR “Bill of the Month” feature about a lengthy fight over a bill for a quick telehealth visit.
Daily Edition for Thursday, January 18, 2024
Drug overdoses, tackle football, storing DNA, mental health, covid, homelessness, veteran health, and more are in the news.
Women and Minorities Bear the Brunt of Medical Misdiagnosis
By Liz Szabo
Hundreds of thousands of Americans become disabled or die each year because of a diagnostic error. But some patients are at higher risk than others.
‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What Doctors Advise to Stay Safe.
By Amy Maxmen
Thousands of people are still dying of covid, but government has mostly handed over responsibility to the people to weather the seasonal surges with their own strategies.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, January 17, 2024
California Changes Covid Guidance For School, Work: The new guidance says it's OK to return to work or school if you test positive for covid but show no symptoms. The changes could have significant implications for people of all ages statewide. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and ABC 7. Keep scrolling for more covid news.
Insurance Doesn’t Always Cover Hearing Aids for Kids
By Colleen DeGuzman
California’s governor vetoed a bill extending insurance coverage for kids with hearing loss, but most states now require it.
‘I’m Not Safe Here’: Schools Ignore Federal Rules on Restraint and Seclusion
By Fred Clasen-Kelly
Federal officials have long warned that restraint and seclusion in schools can be dangerous and traumatizing for children, but school districts often fail to report incidents as required by law.
America’s Health System Isn’t Ready for the Surge of Seniors With Disabilities
By Judith Graham
More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need. New federal regulations would address that problem.
Escuelas ignoran normas federales sobre restricción y aislamiento de estudiantes
By Fred Clasen-Kelly
La ley federal exige que los distritos escolares informen al Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos cada vez que aíslan o restringen físicamente a un estudiante.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Food bank closures, psychedelic therapy, homelessness, tobacco use, tripledemic status, and more are in the news.
