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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ What Do The Budget, Idaho And FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb Have In Common?

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Paige Winfield-Cunningham of The Washington Post discuss President Donald Trump’s budget plan and how some states are trying to stabilize the Affordable Care Act, while others are trying to violate it. Also, Rovner and KHN’s Sarah Jane Tribble interview Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.

Feb. 15, 2018

Idaho Blue Cross Jumps Into Controversial Market For Plans That Bypass ACA Rules

Focus turns to whether the Trump administration will challenge Idaho’s move to allow such plans to be sold to individuals.

By Julie Appleby

Feb. 14, 2018

Maryland Offers Many Insured Men Free Vasectomy Coverage

But state officials are trying to get assurances from the Internal Revenue Service that the new law does not conflict with federal rules for health savings accounts.

By Michelle Andrews

Feb. 13, 2018

Enrollment 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ There’s A Really Big Health Bill In That Budget Deal

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the health policy changes included in the just-concluded bipartisan budget deal on Capitol Hill. The panelists also talk about the final enrollment numbers for individual insurance purchased under the Affordable Care Act, and possible drug price proposals in President Donald Trump’s upcoming budget. Plus, Rovner interviews Andy Slavitt, who this week launched a health care advocacy group called “The United States of Care.”

Feb. 9, 2018

Bipartisan Senate Budget Deal Boosts Health Programs

The agreement would add $2 billion to the National Institutes of Health and fund community health centers around the country. But it does not include provisions to help stabilize the federal health law’s marketplaces.

By Julie Rovner and Shefali Luthra

Feb. 7, 2018

Enrollment 2018

Despite Changes That Undermined ACA Enrollment, Marketplaces ‘Remarkably Stable’

A report issued by the National Academy for State Health Policy shows a small decrease in sign-ups last fall, but states running their own marketplaces did better than those that don’t.

By Julie Appleby

Feb. 7, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Readers And Tweeters Add Two Cents On Amazon Venture To Repackage Health Care

Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

Feb. 6, 2018

INSURING YOUR HEALTH

Cut In Federal Subsidies Threatens Basic Health Programs In N.Y., Minn.

President Donald Trump’s decision to stop paying cost-sharing reduction subsidies means the federal government will reduce its funding of the Basic Health Program that provides low-cost coverage to more than 800,000 low-income people in those two states.

By Michelle Andrews

Feb. 6, 2018

Community Health Centers Caught In ‘Washington’s Political Dysfunction’

The centers, which serve 27 million people, get about 20 percent of their funding from the federal government. But that revenue is slated to end on March 31.

By Steven Findlay

Feb. 5, 2018

Indiana Medicaid Drops 25K From Coverage For Failing To Pay Premiums

The state branded its Medicaid expansion with some key conservative policies, and officials and advocates across the country are keenly watching the results.

By Phil Galewitz

Feb. 1, 2018

Expert Advice For The Corporate Titans Taking On Health Care

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are partnering up to address employee health care costs and improve satisfaction. Can they deliver? And would repackaging health insurance involve drones?

By ��ýҕ�l Health News Staff

Jan. 31, 2018

Insuring Your Health

After Polyps Are Detected, Patients May No Longer Qualify For Free Colonoscopies

While the federal health law made insurers cover the full cost of screening colonoscopies, consumers with a history of polyps who need more frequent tests may have to pick up some costs.

By Michelle Andrews

Jan. 30, 2018

Idaho ‘Pushing Envelope’ With Health Insurance Plan. Can It Do That?

Many eyes are on the Trump administration to see how officials respond to Idaho’s approach to health insurance, which flouts some aspects of the Affordable Care Act.

By Julie Appleby

Jan. 30, 2018

In Battleground Races, Health Care Lags As Hot-Button Issue, Poll Finds

The economy and jobs tend to eclipse health care as the top voter concern in competitive congressional and gubernatorial races.

By Jordan Rau

Jan. 26, 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ CHIP (Finally) Gets Funded

In this episode of “What The Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post discuss the short-term spending bill passed by Congress that reopened the federal government and funded the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six years. The panelists also discussed the health programs still awaiting funding, and the intersection of religion and women’s health services at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Jan. 25, 2018

How The Shutdown Might Affect Your Health

For some federal health programs, a shuttered government means business as usual. But the congressional impasse over funding will hit others hard.

By ��ýҕ�l Health News Staff

Jan. 19, 2018

Podcast: What The Health? Our First Live Show: What The Health Will Happen In 2018?

In this episode of “What The Health?” — taped before a live audience — panelists discuss the potential federal government shutdown and what may be in store for health in 2018. They are joined by former Medicare and Medicaid head Tom Scully.

Jan. 18, 2018

HHS Nominee Vows To Tackle High Drug Costs, Despite His Ties To Industry

Alex M. Azar II, the former president of the U.S. division of Eli Lilly, says the U.S. drug system encourages price increases — but he intends to work on that problem.

By Emmarie Huetteman

Jan. 9, 2018

Despite Prod By ACA, Tax-Exempt Hospitals Slow To Expand Community Benefits

The Affordable Care Act mandated that hospitals exempt from taxes work to provide health benefits to the community. But a study finds that has been slow to get off the ground.

By Vickie Connor

Jan. 8, 2018