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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ The Politics Of Rising Premiums And Menu Labeling

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Anna Edney of Bloomberg News discuss the latest on the politics of rising premiums, GOP efforts to take back money from the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the controversy over new rules requiring calorie information on menus. Plus for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

May 10, 2018

Midterm Elections Are Shaping Up To Be A Referendum On Trumpism

Even voters who say they are more enthusiastic about voting in this congressional election than in past ones are not motivated by any specific issue. But, according to a poll out Thursday, health care policies rank high among topics voters want candidates to address.

By Rachel Bluth

May 10, 2018

Use Of Psychiatric Drugs Soars In California Jails

A combination of factors has led to an “astronomical” increase in mentally ill inmates, followed by increased efforts to identify those who need prescriptions. Some say the meds are underprescribed; others, that they are given inappropriately, without the benefit of comprehensive treatment.

By Anna Gorman

May 8, 2018

‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli Is In Prison, But Daraprim’s Price Is Still High

The saga of Martin Shkreli and Turing Pharmaceuticals focused a lot of attention on prescription drug prices, but no reversal of the exponential price increases for the lifesaving drug Daraprim resulted. The story offers an object lesson into the interworkings of the pharmaceutical market.

By Shefali Luthra

May 4, 2018

How A Drug Company Under Pressure For High Prices Ratchets Up Political Activity

Denmark-based drugmaker Novo Nordisk has invested more in lobbying and doubled political donations since 2015.

By Jay Hancock and Elizabeth Lucas

April 30, 2018

Best Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes, who reads everything on health care to compile our daily Morning Briefing, offers the best and most provocative stories for the weekend.

By Brianna Labuskes

April 27, 2018

Dissecting The Rhetoric Vs. Reality Of Trump’s Tough Talk On Drug Prices

President Donald Trump’s upcoming speech on drug prices comes after months of public comments and debate about tackling the issue.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

April 27, 2018

Readers Weigh In On Vitamin Use And The Big Pharma-Patient Advocacy Connection

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

April 27, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

April 20, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Nothing In Health Care Ever Goes Away

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Sarah Jane Tribble of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post examine how even after Republicans failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the health care debate continues to roil politics. They discuss how Republicans in Congress have shifted their ACA messaging and how the Democrats are looking to Medicare expansion. They also discuss state efforts to expand Medicaid and drug pricing. And they spend a moment talking about Congress’ push to do something about the opioid crisis.

April 19, 2018

Nation’s Top Doc Wants The Overdose Antidote Widely On Hand. Is That Feasible?

Surgeon General Jerome Adams urged more people to carry the drug naloxone, a lifesaving treatment for opioid overdoses. But this policy is tricky to implement.

By Shefali Luthra and Rachel Bluth

April 18, 2018

Drug Test Spurs Frank Talk Between Hypertension Patients And Doctors

Roughly half of patients don't take their high blood pressure medicine as they should, even though heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Now, a drug test can flag whether a patient is taking the prescribed medication and is meant to spark a more truthful conversation between patient and doctor.

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio

April 18, 2018

Federal Appeals Court Puts Chill On Maryland Law To Fight Drug Price-Gouging

The decision in Maryland’s case could slow momentum for other states that are attempting to take action to curb high drug costs.

By Shefali Luthra

April 17, 2018

Safety Violations Compound Pain Of Painkiller Shortages

California and federal officials have cracked down on a major compounding pharmacy they say posed a threat to public safety, but their actions are worsening shortages of medications that doctors rely on to keep their patients out of pain.

By Pauline Bartolone

April 16, 2018

Great Weekend Reads From KHN

KHN's newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don't have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

April 13, 2018

KHN On C-SPAN: Current Capitol Hill Thinking On Combating The Opioid Crisis

KHN’s Shefali Luthra offers insight into what federal and state officials are eyeing to help reduce addiction problems.

April 11, 2018

How A Drugmaker Turned The Abortion Pill Into A Rare-Disease Profit Machine

An abortion drug invented decades ago is being used to treat Cushing’s syndrome — and it’s bringing in tens of millions of dollars a year.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

April 10, 2018

C-SPAN: FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Talks To KHN

Kaiser Health News reporter Sarah Jane Tribble sat down with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on C-SPAN’s "Newsmakers" program. The conversation ranged from how the nation should combat the opioid epidemic to reining in drug prices.

April 9, 2018