Category: Public Health

Pence Leaves Out Key Details About Health Coverage Of Coronavirus Testing

The vice president’s remarks are more proof that health care is complicated.

Iowa congresswoman forms 1st House endometriosis caucus

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NYU Langone Health launches coronavirus-focused radio channel, hotline

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High-dose flu vaccines more effective than standard doses for seniors, study finds

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US coronavirus cases rise to 233; first vaccine trials seek volunteers

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Despite A Birth By A Colorado Legislator, Paid Family Leave Bill Feels Labor Pains

A Colorado lawmaker giving birth near the start of the state’s four-month legislative session highlighted the lack of comprehensive paid family leave. Yet a bill to add a statewide system that once seemed a sure thing is getting bogged down.

With Coronavirus Lurking, Conferences Wrestle With Whether To Cancel

Concerns over Comic Con in Seattle mount as HIMSS and other huge conferences halt their plans.

On Front Lines, First Responders Brace For Coronavirus ― And Their Own Protection

Emergency medical technicians, ambulance crews and some firefighters are facing new threats from the coronavirus, which could put their normal contingency plans to the test.

On Front Lines, First Responders Brace For Coronavirus ― And Their Own Protection

Emergency medical technicians, ambulance crews and some firefighters are facing new threats from the coronavirus, which could put their normal contingency plans to the test.

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: A ‘Super Tuesday’ For The Health Debate?

The wide field of Democrats vying to face President Donald Trump in the fall has been reduced to two major candidates, former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, each with a different prescription for the health system. Meanwhile, Congress and the Trump administration scramble to address the spread of the novel coronavirus. And the Supreme Court agrees to consider the latest case against the Affordable Care Act. Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner, Tami Luhby of CNN and Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss this and more.