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They Switched to a Lower-Cost Plan. Then the Bureaucracy Battle Began.
By the time Derion Blackman collapsed in front of a Dollar General in Kissimmee, Florida, in March, he had been…
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Affordable Care Act Insurers Propose Double-Digit Premium Hikes for Second Consecutive Year Amidst Rising Costs and Policy Shifts
For the second year running, a significant number of insurers participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace are signaling…
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A Physician Assistant’s Dream Hangs in the Balance Amidst New Federal Loan Restrictions
Benjamin Pinckney, a 46-year-old aspiring physician assistant, stands at a critical juncture, his lifelong ambition to enter the medical profession…
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KFF Health News Contributors Featured on Prominent Media Outlets Discussing FDA Sunscreen Approval and Rural Healthcare Access
KFF Health News freelance contributor Michael Scaturro recently provided expert commentary on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) groundbreaking…
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The Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on Monsanto v. Durnell: Clarifying the Chasm Between Legal Causation and Scientific Certainty
When the Supreme Court handed Monsanto a significant victory in Roundup litigation on Thursday, many headlines proclaimed a scientific event:…
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Health Minute: Navigating Shifting Medicaid Rules, Evolving End-of-Life Options, and the Complexities of Preventive Care
The landscape of American healthcare is in constant flux, with new regulations, evolving societal attitudes, and a deeper understanding of…
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Céline Gounder Discusses Emerging Health Threats and Evolving Screening Recommendations on CBS Mornings
Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, provided crucial insights into significant health developments during recent appearances…
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Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
Suicide prevention experts are making a compelling argument that bolstering the financial stability of Americans could significantly reduce the nation’s…
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The Unmet Promise: Rural Healthcare Crisis Deepens in Martin County Amidst Political Promises
Two years have passed since Stanley Sears died of a heart attack, but his sister, Debra Pierce, remains haunted by…
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Rethinking Medical Interventions: When Less is More for Older Adults
The landscape of healthcare for aging populations is undergoing a significant re-evaluation, as recent research increasingly challenges long-standing medical practices.…
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