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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A Little Good News and Some Bad on COVID-19

Glimmers of hope are beginning to appear in the fight against the coronavirus, such as a decreasing death rate. But there’s not-so-good news, too, including a push for “herd immunity,” which could result in millions more deaths. Meanwhile, the Trump administration doubles down on work requirements for Medicaid. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

Oct. 22, 2020
Californians Asked to Pony Up for Stem Cell Research — Again

More than a decade of research tied to California’s stem cell agency hasn’t yielded many cures or much revenue. But backers of a ballot initiative that asks voters for billions more in funding say the work is vital for patients and the scientific community.

By Rachel Bluth

Oct. 22, 2020
COVID-19

Analysis: Winter Is Coming for Bars. Here’s How to Save Them. And Us.

To stop the coronavirus, we need to stop super-spreader events.

By Elisabeth Rosenthal

Oct. 22, 2020
Even With ACA’s Fate in Flux, Open Enrollment Starts Soon. Here’s What’s New.

The Affordable Care Act’s future is uncertain and there’s no end in sight to the pandemic. Still, the 2021 insurance year is marked by stability.

By Julie Appleby

Oct. 22, 2020
HealthBent

Biden’s Big Health Agenda Won’t Be Easy to Achieve

Much like President Barack Obama, a President Biden could find his health policies initially sidelined by economic issues — in his case, caused by the pandemic.

By Julie Rovner

Oct. 22, 2020
KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Trump Says He Saved 2 Million Lives From COVID. Really?

The number is taken from a hypothetical modeling scenario that doesn’t offer a realistic comparison.

By Victoria Knight

Oct. 21, 2020
Bridging the Miles — And the Pandemic — Teledentistry Makes Some Dentists Wince

Teledentistry allows dentists to remotely review records and diagnose patients’ teeth over video. Some smile about its promise, while others see the potential for cutting corners. And it faces hurdles to widespread adoption.

By Eric Berger

Oct. 21, 2020
COVID-19

‘All You Want Is to Be Believed’: The Impacts of Unconscious Bias in Health Care

One woman shares her experience trying to get care in a Bay Area hospital for COVID symptoms. At nearly every turn, a doctor dismissed her complaints. Is bias part of why people of color are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus?

By April Dembosky, KQED

Oct. 21, 2020
COVID-19

Despite Pandemic Threat, Gubernatorial Hopefuls Avoid COVID Nitty-Gritty

As the pandemic continues to cast shadows on everyday life, some candidates for governor are talking about everything except the specifics of how they would manage COVID-19 into the future.

By Katheryn Houghton and Matt Volz

Oct. 21, 2020
Navigating Aging

Older COVID Patients Battle ‘Brain Fog,’ Weakness and Emotional Turmoil

Seniors tend to have more serious symptoms than younger coronavirus patients, including the aftereffects of hospital-based delirium. Doctors recommend physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and cognitive rehabilitation.

By Judith Graham

Oct. 20, 2020
COVID-19

Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get the Trump Treatment? It’s OK to Ask

If you or a loved one has COVID-19, here’s what to consider before seeking experimental treatments.

By JoNel Aleccia

Oct. 20, 2020
'Where It Hurts' Podcast

‘No Mercy’ Chapter 4: So, 2 Nuns Step Off a Train in Kansas … A Hospital’s Origin Story

Mercy Hospital and the people of Fort Scott, Kansas, have a long, tangled history. To understand what the town lost when the hospital shut its doors, we rewind the story to 1886.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Oct. 20, 2020
KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Progressive Group Highlights Trump, Tillis Weakness on Insulin Price Tags

The progressive Change Now PAC launched a campaign ad, which also circulated on Facebook, criticizing President Donald Trump and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) for not “fighting” for people with diabetes who struggle with the high cost of insulin.

By Aneri Pattani

Oct. 20, 2020
UVA Lawsuits

UVA Health Still Squeezing Money From Patients — By Seizing Their Home Equity

The University of Virginia promised reforms but has stopped short of announcing them, while hospital giant VCU Health has freed tens of thousands from property liens.

By Jay Hancock

Oct. 19, 2020
Health Care Groups Dive Into Property Tax Ballot Fight, Eyeing Public Health Money

Health care leaders say Proposition 15, a ballot initiative that would raise property taxes for large-business owners, could help boost revenue for chronically underfunded public health departments.

By Angela Hart

Oct. 19, 2020
Podcast

‘An Arm and a Leg’: Vetting TikTok Mom’s Advice for Dealing With Debt Collectors

We first learned about Shaunna Burns when her tips on medical bills went viral. In part two of our conversation with the so-called TikTok mom, we’re back for guidance about dealing with debt collectors. Then we fact-checked her advice with a legal expert, who said: Most of Burns’ advice totally checks out.

By Dan Weissmann

Oct. 19, 2020
Lost On The Frontline

Most Home Health Aides ‘Can’t Afford Not to Work’ — Even When Lacking PPE

Home health aides flattened the curve by keeping the most vulnerable patients — seniors, the disabled, the infirm — out of hospitals. But they’ve done it mostly at poverty wages and without overtime pay, hazard pay, sick leave or health insurance.

By Eli Cahan

Oct. 16, 2020
KHN on the Air This Week

KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Oct. 16, 2020
Musicians Improvise Masks for Wind Instruments to Keep the Band Together

Instrumentalists in ensembles, marching bands and other groups are getting creative with pantyhose, air filters, fabric and sewing machines to reduce the risk of COVID without silencing the music.

By Laura Ungar

Oct. 16, 2020
Majority of Voters Tilt Toward Biden as Health Issues Weigh Heavily

More than 50% of people said they favor Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s approach to an array of health issues.

By Emmarie Huetteman

Oct. 16, 2020

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Noticias en español

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By Mark Kreidler

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By Kate Wells and Stephanie Armour

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By Paula Andalo

July 29, 2026
Mientras los republicanos denuncian fraude, Newsom defiende el gasto en vivienda y alimentos de Medicaid

By Angela Hart

July 14, 2026