Washington Power Has Shifted. Here’s How the ACA May Shift, Too.
By Stephanie Armour and Sam Whitehead and Julie Rovner
With a new Trump administration poised to move into the White House and Republicans set to control both chambers of Congress, party leaders are making a to-do list for the Affordable Care Act.
El poder en Washington ha cambiado. ACA podría cambiar también
By Stephanie Armour and Sam Whitehead and Julie Rovner
El futuro gobernante prepara el terreno para hacer cambios potencialmente sísmicos que podrían limitar la expansión de Medicaid, aumentar la tasa de personas sin seguro, debilitar las protecciones para los pacientes y elevar los costos de las primas para millones de personas.
Daily Edition for Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Bay Area Child Recovering From Bird Flu Of Unknown Origin: Alameda County health officials are investigating a case of bird flu in a child experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms. The source of infection is not known, although health officials are looking into possible contact with wild birds. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times and CalMatters.
Listen: A Tussle With a Rattlesnake Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet
By Jackie Fortiér
Listen to KFF Health News’ Jackie Fortiér recount how a backyard snakebite led to a harrowing hospitalization — and big bills — for a San Diego family.
Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors
By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile and Rae Ellen Bichell
Corneas, the windshields of the eye, are the most transplanted part of the human body. But four former employees at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank told of numerous retrieval problems, including damage to eyes and removal from the wrong body.
Daily Edition for Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Voters Approve Deal For Hazel Hawkins Hospital: Voters in San Benito County have approved Measure X, which authorizes the San Benito Health Care District to negotiate a lease-to-own agreement with Flint, Mich.-based Insight Foundation of America, a nonprofit corporation, for financially troubled Hollister-based Hazel Hawkins Hospital. Read more from Becker’s Hospital Review.
Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration
By Jackie Fortiér
Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say the shortage accelerated their plans to change IV fluid hydration protocols altogether.
Daily Edition for Monday, November 18, 2024
First US Case Of Aggressive New Mpox Strain Confirmed In California: State health officials confirmed Saturday the first known case of clade I mpox in the United States in a person who recently traveled to Africa. The person received treatment in San Mateo County. Read more from the Palm Springs Desert Sun, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Chronicle.
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims
By Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact
Research has generally shown that drinking fluoridated water at the recommended levels is safe and beneficial for oral health, especially in children. But many people feel that more research is needed to better understand whether and when health risks kick in.
California Sets 15% Target for Primary Care Spending Over Next Decade
By Vanessa G. Sánchez
The state Office of Health Care Affordability has set a goal for insurers to direct 15% of their spending to primary care by 2034, part of a push to expand preventive care services. Health plans say it’s unclear how the policy will mesh with the state’s overarching goal to slow spending growth.
