Category Archive: Multimedia

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Democrats Do Drugs (Prices)

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Abortion, CBO, drug costs, Health Care Costs, Immigrants, Kaiser Health News, KHN's 'What The Health?', Medicare, Multimedia, Ohio, Podcasts, prescription drugs, states, The Health Law, Trump Administration

October 17, 2019

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House Democrats start legislative work on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s prescription drug pricing bill; health is again a featured player in the Democratic presidential candidate debate; and courts around the country hold up President Donald Trump’s health agenda. This week, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Tami Luhby of CNN, and Joanne Kenen of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Trump Merges Health And Immigration

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Abortion, Contraception, Immigrants, Kaiser Health News, KHN's 'What The Health?', Louisiana, Medicare, Multimedia, Podcasts, The Health Law, Trump Administration, women's health

October 10, 2019

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President Donald Trump has ordered that legal immigrants obtain health insurance within 30 days of arriving or prove they can pay for any possible medical need ― another policy certain to be challenged in court. Meanwhile, health issues continue to play a major role in campaign 2020. This week, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Trump Merges Health And Immigration

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Abortion, Contraception, Immigrants, Kaiser Health News, KHN's 'What The Health?', Louisiana, Medicare, Multimedia, Podcasts, The Health Law, Trump Administration, women's health

October 10, 2019

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President Donald Trump has ordered that legal immigrants obtain health insurance within 30 days of arriving or prove they can pay for any possible medical need ― another policy certain to be challenged in court. Meanwhile, health issues continue to play a major role in campaign 2020. This week, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

When Masculinity Turns ‘Toxic’: A Gender Profile Of Mass Shootings

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California, Kaiser Health News, Multimedia, Public Health

October 3, 2019

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Men are far more likely than women to commit deadly mass shootings, both in California and across the nation. We break down the numbers — and ask experts why gender would have a role in indiscriminate violence.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Impeachment And The Health Agenda

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Cost and Quality, Deductibles, drug costs, Health Care Costs, high-deductible plans, Insurance, Kaiser Health News, KHN's 'What The Health?', Medicare, Multimedia, Podcasts, premiums, prescription drugs, The Health Law

September 26, 2019

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Washington is abuzz with impeachment talk, but what impact would such a move have on congressional action on prescription drug prices and surprise bills? Also, a study out this week shows that health insurance costs for both employers and workers continue to rise. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

Invasive Mosquitoes Plunge Deeper Into California

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California, children's health, Kaiser Health News, Multimedia, Public Health, Zika

September 20, 2019

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Invasive mosquito species capable of carrying dangerous viruses such as Zika, dengue and yellow fever have been detected in 16 California counties. There’s no evidence the mosquitoes have transmitted these diseases within the state, but health officials urge residents to take steps to slow their spread.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Tennessee Seeks Medicaid Changes

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drug costs, Health Care Costs, Insurance, Insurers, Kaiser Health News, KHN's 'What The Health?', Medicaid, Multimedia, Open Enrollment, Podcasts, premiums, prescription drugs, states, surprise bills, The Health Law, Trump Administration

September 19, 2019

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Tennessee wants to convert its Medicaid program to a block grant. But is its plan legal? Meanwhile, Congress continues to struggle with legislation to rein in prescription drug prices and surprise medical bills. This week, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Jennifer Haberkorn of the Los Angeles Times and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Rovner also interviews Dr. Marty Makary, author of the new book “The Price We Pay” about why health care costs so much.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Despite Booming Economy, Uninsured Rate Ticks Up

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children's health, CHIP, Cost and Quality, drug costs, fda, Health Care Costs, Insurance, Kaiser Health News, KHN's 'What The Health?', Marijuana, Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, Multimedia, Podcasts, prescription drugs, Public Health, surprise bills, The Health Law, Trump Administration, Uninsured

September 12, 2019

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Nearly 2 million more Americans were uninsured in 2018 than in the previous year, according to the Census Bureau’s annual report. Plus, the Trump administration announced plans to ban flavored vape liquids, and Congress is back and working to address high prescription drug prices and “surprise” medical bills. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

Vaping By The Numbers

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California, children's health, Kaiser Health News, Multimedia, Public Health

September 12, 2019

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The explosive rise in a serious lung illness linked to vaping spotlights the popularity of e-cigarettes among teens and young adults. Vaping is now so pervasive among young people that federal health officials say its use has fueled a sharp reversal in what had been a celebrated two-decade decline in overall tobacco use by teenagers.

Watch: Five Things To Know About Hunger Among America’s Aging

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Aging, Cost and Quality, Kaiser Health News, Medicaid, Medicare, Multimedia, Nutrition, Public Health

September 6, 2019

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One out of every 13 seniors in America struggles to get enough food to eat while the federal program intended to help hasn’t kept pace with the graying population. KHN Midwest editor/correspondent Laura Ungar explains what you need to know about this largely hidden problem.

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