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Is Novavax, the Latecomer Covid Vaccine, Worth the Wait?

By Amy Maxmen November 20, 2023

People with special medical considerations are hoping the Novavax shot will bring fewer headaches, fevers, and less fatigue than have been reported by those taking mRNA vaccines.

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Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits

By Jordan Rau November 20, 2023

The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled, out of reach for many families.

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New Social Security Report Shows Growing Overpayment Problem Tops $23B

By Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group and KFF Health News Staff November 17, 2023

Social Security has been overpaying recipients for years, then demanding the money back, leaving people with bills for up to tens of thousands of dollars or more.

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Daily Edition for Friday, November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023

Madera hospital, West Nile virus, a nurse strike, covid, organ transplants, measles, smoking, RSV shots, and more are in the news.

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Most States Ban Shackling Pregnant Women in Custody, Yet Many Report Being Restrained

By Renuka Rayasam November 17, 2023

Advocates for pregnant people in police custody say repeated incidents show prohibitions on handcuffs and other restraints are little more than lip service.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Congress Kicks the (Budget) Can Down the Road. Again.

November 16, 2023

Congress narrowly avoided a federal government shutdown for the second time in six weeks, as Democrats came to the rescue of divided House Republicans over annual spending bills that were supposed to be finished by Oct. 1. But the brinksmanship is likely to repeat itself early in 2024, when the next temporary spending patches expire. Meanwhile, a pair of investigations unveiled this week demonstrate how difficult it still is for seniors to get needed long-term and rehabilitation care. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Rachel Cohrs of Stat, and Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins University and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

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Daily Edition for Thursday, November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023

Diabetes supplies, fentanyl, flu and covid vaccines, AIDS, ambulance response times, nursing home rankings, and more are in the news.

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It’s Getting Harder to Find Long-Term Residential Behavioral Health Treatment for Kids

November 16, 2023

Intermountain Residential in Montana is one of the only facilities in the United States that offer long-term residential behavioral treatment for kids as young as four. Now, administrators say they’re not sure how long it can keep its doors open.

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Beyond Insulin: Medi-Cal Expands Patient Access to Diabetes Supplies

By Angela Hart November 16, 2023

California’s Medicaid program is making it easier for people with diabetes to obtain the supplies and equipment they need to manage their blood sugar, partly by relaxing preauthorization requirements that can cause life-threatening delays.

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Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage

By Michelle Andrews November 16, 2023

Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation’s primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.

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From The California Health Care Foundation

Insurance Data Health Insurers Enrollment Almanac — 2025 Edition

The latest data shows that California health insurers covered 36.2 million people. See a breakdown of enrollment by regulator, market, and insurer, and access historical data.

The Latest on CalAIM Reforms

CalAIM has the potential to improve health outcomes for millions of people enrolled in Medi-Cal. Track the latest developments and insights on this multi-year reform effort.

Behavioral Health California's Behavioral Health Data Landscape

As the state embarks on a significant overhaul, this report captures the current state of behavioral health data collection. See how it currently measures quality and outcomes, as well as future directions for the system.

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