A Toddler Got a Nasal Swab Test but Left Before Seeing a Doctor. The Bill Was $445.
By Bram Sable-Smith
A mom in Peoria, Illinois, took her 3-year-old to the ER one evening last December. While they were waiting to be seen, the toddler seemed better, so they left without seeing a doctor. Then the bill came.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public Health and the Dairy Cow in the Room
Public health, one of the more misunderstood concepts in the health world, is about the health of entire populations, rather than individuals. As a result, public health is closely tied to things like the environment, nutrition, and safety. With major concerns such as bird flu looming, President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities could translate into efforts that undermine those of public health workers. In this special episode of KFF Health News’ “What the Health?”, chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner is joined by Healthbeat editor-in-chief Charlene Pacenti, KFF Health News public health correspondent Amy Maxmen, and Healthbeat New York City reporter Eliza Fawcett.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Net Was A ‘Dramatic Improvement’ In Its First Year: The steel net has been a success, bridge administrators say — even if it doesn’t save everyone. As of Nov. 21, the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District reported eight suicides this year, significantly fewer than the average of 30 each year from 2012 through 2023. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Florida’s Deloitte-Run Computer System Cut Off New Moms Entitled to Medicaid
By Daniel Chang and Samantha Liss
Florida discovered a glitch in its Deloitte-run Medicaid eligibility system. The problem, alleged in court testimony, led to new mothers wrongly losing their insurance coverage.
Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment
By Stephanie Armour
Nonmainstream doctors and leaders in health business are wielding serious muscle in shaping the incoming Trump administration’s health policies and challenging prevailing thinking on public health, disease prevention, and chronic illness.
Qué es el movimiento para “Hacer a América saludable de nuevo” (MAHA)
By Stephanie Armour
El regreso de Trump a la Casa Blanca ha dado un nuevo impulso a “Hacer América saludable de nuevo”, un movimiento controversial que desafía las ideas predominantes sobre la salud pública y las enfermedades crónicas.
Daily Edition for Monday, November 25, 2024
Raw Milk Found In Retail Store Tests Positive For Bird Flu In California: Avian influenza has been detected in raw milk produced by Raw Farm LLC of Fresno County, which sells its products at dozens of Bay Area grocery stores. Traces of the infectious virus were found in a sample of raw milk bought at an unidentified retail outlet. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, and Orange County Register.
Immigration Detention Center Contractor Sues Over California Health Inspections
By Vanessa G. Sánchez
A private immigration detention center contractor has sued to block a California law allowing local public health officials to inspect facilities in response to allegations of medical neglect or unsanitary conditions.
Anti-Fraud Efforts Meet Real-World Test During ACA Enrollment Period
By Julie Appleby
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Contratista de centro de detención de inmigrantes demanda a California por inspecciones de salud
By Vanessa G. Sánchez
GEO Group podría expandir su control sobre las instalaciones de detención de inmigrantes ahora que el ex presidente Donald Trump ganó un segundo mandato.
