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KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Elections Matter

Key Democratic wins in 2019 state elections in Virginia and (probably) Kentucky could have big implications for health care in general and Medicaid in particular. And in the Democratic presidential primary, Elizabeth Warren is catching flak from all sides over her “Medicare For All” plan. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Caitlin Owens of Axios and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, Rovner interviews KHN’s Laura Ungar, who wrote the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month.” For “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Nov. 7, 2019

Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Sues Over Lack Of Transgender Insurance Coverage

A sheriff’s deputy in central Georgia filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Houston County, whose employee insurance plan has denied coverage for her transgender-related health care. The decision would likely result in a ruling that affects the entire state, if not the entire Southeast, and comes after decisions in Wisconsin and Iowa sided with other transgender patients.

By Keren Landman

Oct. 2, 2019

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ States Race To Reverse ‘Roe’

Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss the new abortion bans passed in Alabama and Georgia; bipartisan congressional efforts to end “surprise” out-of-network medical bills; and a new public option health insurance plan soon to be available in Washington state.

May 16, 2019

KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Eric Swalwell’s Tweet About Georgia’s New Abortion Restriction Only Slightly Off-Key

The claim by Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swalwell is correct but could use more context and clarification.

By Shefali Luthra

May 14, 2019

‘Heartbeat Bills’ Give State Lawmakers Pause On Anti-Abortion Tactics

Ohio is the latest Republican-led state to pass a ban on abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. But Tennessee last week backed off on a similar bill, fearing costly legal battles. What now?

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Jackie Fortiér, StateImpact Oklahoma

April 16, 2019

2018 Elections

Republicans’ Drive To Tighten Immigration Overlooks Need For Doctors

Many areas in the U.S. depend on foreign doctors, but bitter political arguments over immigration have sown concerns about limited opportunities for these physicians.

By Max Blau, Andy Miller and Katja Ridderbusch, Georgia Health News and ��ýҕ�l Health News

Oct. 30, 2018

Creating Rituals To Honor The Dead At Long-Term Care Facilities

Death and its companion, grief, are often ignored at nursing homes and assisted living centers. Yet ignoring the loss can lead to depression, staff burnout and other problems.

By Judith Graham

Sept. 4, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Drug Prices And Unicorns

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Joanne Kenen of Politico, and Erin Mershon of Stat News discuss a series of health policy court decisions on everything from prescription drug discounts to soda taxes. Plus, Rovner, interviews health care futurist and consultant Jeff Goldsmith.

July 19, 2018

Atlanta Struggles To Meet MLK’s Legacy On Health Care

Fifty years after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., his hometown still has major disparities in mortality and other measures of health.

By Virginia Anderson

April 4, 2018

Enrollment 2018

Rural Areas — Already Short On Health Resources — Face Enrollment Hitches

Affordable Care Act supporters in Georgia say they are facing a daunting task in getting people signed up for health insurance.

By Virginia Anderson

Oct. 27, 2017

REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH

Crippling Medicaid Cuts Could Upend Rural Health Services

Patient advocates say that the Senate Republicans’ proposal to change federal funding for Medicaid could lead to more shutdowns of rural facilities, reduced payments to doctors and fewer programs for people with health needs or disabilities.

By Virginia Anderson

July 11, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

‘My Life Is Very Full’: People With Disabilities Worry About GOP Medicaid Cuts

The Obamacare replacement bill passed by House Republicans would cut Medicaid by $834 billion over a decade. That has people with disabilities scared that services that allow them to live independently, such as job training and transportation, will disappear.

By Elly Yu, WABE

June 7, 2017

‘The Trump Of Georgia’ Goes To Washington

With high-level connections in the Capitol, Parker "Pete" Petit aims to resolve regulatory issues that have haunted his wound care company.

By Marisa Taylor

March 31, 2017

Georgia Legislative Panel Hears Concerns About Surprise Medical Billing

Insurers and care providers say efforts to fix how consumers are notified also raise concerns.

By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News

Feb. 8, 2017

Rising Health Premiums Rankle Individuals Paying Full Price

Insurance customers who don’t get federal subsidies are facing double-digit premium increases in many places this year and forced to make hard choices about coverage.

By Virginia Anderson

Oct. 11, 2016

Giving Birth In Georgia Is Too Often A Deadly Event

The legislature has set up a committee to study why Georgia is among the states with the highest rates of maternal mortality.

By Virginia Anderson

Aug. 25, 2016

Ga., Calif. Hospitals Sue Blue Cross Plan For Sending ER Reimbursements To Patients

The lawsuits allege that the practice costs the hospitals money because the patients often spend the funds.

By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News

June 30, 2016

Will Louisiana’s Medicaid Expansion Be A Harbinger For Georgia?

Louisiana’s decision to accept the federal health law program to provide coverage to more low-income residents is being watched around the South, including in Georgia, where deep-seated opposition is showing some small signs of cracks.

By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News

June 29, 2016

Despite Overdose Epidemic, Georgia Caps The Number Of Opioid Treatment Clinics

Georgia has stopped licensing new clinics that provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Some call the state's move irresponsible. Others say the clinics aren't regulated enough.

By Michell Eloy, WABE

June 20, 2016

UnitedHealthcare To Exit All But ‘Handful’ Of Obamacare Markets In 2017

UnitedHealthcare said Tuesday it will leave most of the 34 states in which it offers health insurance under Obamacare, but Nevada and Virginia are two markets it will retain a presence.

By Phil Galewitz

April 19, 2016

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