Hospitals Now Require Payment Upfront
Hospitals now require payment upfront, adding a new financial responsibility for patients with hospital prepayment requirements.
Husband Kicked From Hospice for Dying Too Slowly
Husband Kicked From Hospice for Dying Too Slowly: A story of unfair treatment and family struggle as a man battles…
Public weighs in on opioid funds and work rules
New Mexico struggles to spend $100M in opioid funds due to workforce shortages and procurement delays, delaying critical treatment programs.
Hospitals test wristbands to cut childbirth risks
Hospitals use 'I Gave Birth' wristbands to improve safety and reduce maternal deaths after childbirth.
Federal Rule Hinders Opioid Fight
Federal rules hinder opioid fight efforts, posing challenges to addressing overdose incidents with harmful substances like N-methylclonazepam.
Medicare Advantage firm settles billing case for $342M
A Medicare Advantage insurer pays $342M to settle overbilling allegations, signaling stricter regulatory oversight for the program.
Doctors sidestep Trump CDC vaccine guidance
Doctors bypass CDC vaccine guidance due to political interference, leading many physicians to rely on independent medical judgment for patient…
Opioid funds spark Capitol budget fight
Washington D.C. faces backlash for redirecting opioid settlement funds to Medicaid, sparking a budget battle over addiction treatment priorities.
Listen to the Latest KFF Health News Minute
Listen to the KFF Health News Minute for a weekly summary of major medical developments. Download the latest episode or…
Cyclospora cases spark fears of deadlier outbreaks
Rising Cyclospora cases highlight gaps in food safety surveillance, risking undetected deadly outbreaks amid budget cuts.