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WEBA Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals. By Sarah Jane Tribble Sep 27. A remote Wyoming community hoped for years to have more access to health care. Now, after receiving federal funding, it is bucking dismal closure trends throughout the rural U.S. and building its own hospital. And it’s not the only one.
The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · While the newly formulated vaccines are better targeted at the circulating covid variants, uninsured and underinsured Americans may have to rush if they hope to get one for free. A CDC program that provided boosters to 1.5 million people over the last year ran out of money and is ending Aug. 31.
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WEBWelcome to KFF Health News. In these dire times for the news industry, the birth of a news organization is a rare bright spot. We hope KFF Health News will make a vital contribution by covering health care policy and politics, as well as trends in the industry and delivery of care. With an historic debate on the health system underway, we’re ...
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WEB5 days ago · The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine. By Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker 5:00 AM ET. New court filings and lobbying reports reveal an industry drive to tamp down critics — and retain billions of dollars in overcharges.
Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends …
WEB1 day ago · Trump has also sought support from Black women voters. His campaign released a video in August showcasing Black women pledging to support him over Harris, pointing to his economic policies as a key reason.. Still, only 8% of Black women voters say the Republican Party does a better job of looking out for their interests, according to a poll done in May and June by KFF, a health information ...
Amid Medicaid ‘Unwinding,’ Many States Wind Up Expanding
WEB1 day ago · But while more than 25 million Americans have lost Medicaid coverage during the Medicaid “unwinding,” many also gained coverage as more than a dozen states expanded health coverage for lower-income people, including children, pregnant women and incarcerated people. And early data shows the uninsured rate has risen only modestly.
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WEB2 days ago · Sept. 26. This week on the KFF Health News Minute: Pediatricians won’t get refunds on all their unused covid vaccines, leaving some parents of children under 3 struggling to find them, and 2023 saw the largest number of abortions in more than a decade despite bans or heavy restrictions in 20 states.
Why the CDC Has Recommended New Covid Boosters for All
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest covid-19 booster, a federal expert panel recommended Tuesday after hearing an estimate that universal vaccination could prevent 100,000 more hospitalizations each year than if only the elderly were vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on ...
‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What …
WEBJan 18, 2024 · While a new coronavirus variant, JN.1, has spread around the world, the current vaccines and covid tests remain effective.. Other seasonal illnesses are surging, too, but rates are consistent with those of previous years. Between 9,400 and 28,000 people died from influenza from Oct. 1 to Jan. 6, estimates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions felt so ill from the flu ...
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WEBSep 26, 2024 · By Tarena Lofton July 22, 2024. President Joe Biden tested positive for covid-19 last week, but his symptoms were reportedly mild. With covid still circulating and putting Americans at risk, KFF Health News reviews the latest safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.