Social Security Overpays Billions to People, Many on Disability, Then Demands the Money Back
By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group
Beneficiaries in five states described what happened when they received letters calling on them to return overpayments that can reach tens of thousands of dollars or more.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Underinsured Is the New Uninsured
The annual U.S. Census Bureau report this week revealed a drop in the uninsured rate last year as more working-age people obtained employer coverage. However, this year’s end of pandemic-era protections — which allowed many people to stay on Medicaid — is likely to have changed that picture quite a bit since. Meanwhile, reports show […]
Daily Edition for Thursday, September 14, 2023
Health care legislation, gun violence, covid, abortion access, electronic records, STDs, fentanyl, and more are in the news.
As More Patients Email Doctors, Health Systems Start Charging Fees
By Harris Meyer
Doctors say billing for email consultations reduces message volume and gives them more free time. The increasingly prevalent practice has also raised fears about negative impacts to patient care.
Abortion Bans Fuel a Rise in High-Risk Patients Heading to Illinois Hospitals
By Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago
High-risk patients from states that heavily restrict abortion are coming to hospitals in states such as Illinois that protect abortion rights. The journey can mean more medical risks and higher bills.
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.
