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KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: How Do Other Countries Pay For Health Care?

Every country provides and pays for health care differently. Yet surveys show the U.S. health system covers fewer people and costs more than the systems of most other industrialized countries. Are there international systems that the U.S. could emulate or borrow from? On this special episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” host Julie Rovner interviews international health experts Gerard Anderson of Johns Hopkins and Christopher Pope of the Manhattan Institute.

Jan. 2, 2020

Hospital Group Mum As Members Pursue Patients With Lawsuits And Debt Collectors

The influential trade association has said little over the years as health systems, including those of its own trustees, seized patients’ incomes and assets. Now it is reevaluating.

By Jay Hancock

Dec. 28, 2019

Bill of the Month Podcast

‘An Arm And A Leg’: Tradition Grows Into $1 Million Gift For People In Medical Debt

Every year — for decades — the Buehler family and friends have organized a softball tournament in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area to raise money for someone with big medical expenses. In 2019, the group helped forgive $1 million in medical debt.

By Dan Weissmann

Dec. 26, 2019

Letters To The Editor

Readers And Tweeters: More Than Two Sides To Every Story

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

Dec. 24, 2019

Bill Of The Month

Paying It Forward: ‘Bill Of The Month’ Series, A Vital Toolkit For Patients, Wraps Year 2

In our ongoing, crowdsourced investigation with NPR and CBS, we’ve armed future health system pilgrims with the tools they need to avoid exorbitant medical bills and fight back against unfair charges. Here’s a look back at 2019’s stories.

By Hannah Norman

Dec. 23, 2019

Bill Of The Month

For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865

A New York City woman, worried that her sore throat might be strep, got swabbed at her doctor’s office. The sample was sent to an out-of-network lab for sophisticated DNA tests ― with a price tag similar to a new SUV.

By Richard Harris, NPR News

Dec. 23, 2019

California AG Details ‘Historic’ Settlement Agreement In Sutter Health Antitrust Case

Sutter Health will pay $575 million to settle a high-profile antitrust case filed by California’s attorney general. In addition, it has agreed to end a host of practices that the state alleged unfairly stifled competition.

By Jenny Gold

Dec. 20, 2019

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

Dec. 20, 2019

KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Warren’s Argument That Millions Can’t Afford Their Rx Drugs Holds Up

‘Medication insecurity’ is a thing.

By Shefali Luthra

Dec. 20, 2019

KHN & PolitFact HealthCheck

Democrats Debate Whether ‘Medicare For All’ Is ‘Realistic’

Candidates again sparred over “Medicare for All” and other approaches to health reform -- but this time they waited more than two hours before wading into health policy issues.

By Emmarie Huetteman

Dec. 20, 2019

KHN Impact

Loophole Averted After Surprise-Bill Brouhaha In Texas

The Texas Medical Board bowed out of the rule-making process for a new law protecting consumers from surprise medical bills. Advocates hailed the new rules written by the state insurance regulators.

By Ashley Lopez, KUT

Dec. 19, 2019

Bill of the Month Podcast

‘An Arm And A Leg’: Reporter Says ‘Shame’ Spurred Hospital To Cancel Debt For Thousands

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn., sued thousands of patients for unpaid medical bills. Journalist Wendi Thomas wrote about it. Months later, the hospital dropped 6,500 lawsuits.

By Dan Weissmann

Dec. 19, 2019

Border Fight: Trump’s Plan To Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada Faces Hurdles

The administration’s proposed rule to allow states to bring in prescription medications isn’t expected to provide immediate relief.

By Phil Galewitz

Dec. 18, 2019

Listen: The Cost Of PrEP, The HIV Prevention Pill

KHN correspondent Shefali Luthra was among the guests on the podcast "Today, Explained" to talk about PrEP.

Dec. 18, 2019

Analysis: In Medical Billing, Fraudulent Charges Weirdly Pass As Legal

After my husband had a bike accident, we were subjected to medical bills that no one would accept if they had been delivered by a contractor, or a lawyer or an auto mechanic. Such charges are sanctioned by insurers, which generally pay because they have no way to know whether you received a particular item or service — and it’s not worth their time to investigate the millions of medical interactions they write checks for each day.

By Elisabeth Rosenthal

Dec. 16, 2019

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don't have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

Dec. 13, 2019

Watch: The House Approved H.R. 3, The Pelosi Drug Bill. What Does That Mean?

KHN's Emmarie Huetteman appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss efforts on Capitol Hill to curb the cost of prescription drugs.

Dec. 13, 2019

Some Rejoice Over New California Health Insurance Subsidies. Others Get Shut Out.

There’s something new in this year’s Covered California open-enrollment period: Consumers are learning whether they will qualify for new state-funded financial aid. The results are mixed, with some scoring hundreds of dollars per month and others nothing.

By Ana B. Ibarra

Dec. 12, 2019

Podcast

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Legislate-A-Palooza

The House passed legislation that would give federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The measure appears headed for passage in the Senate, and President Donald Trump has promised to sign the measure into law. Meanwhile, House and Senate lawmakers have a tentative deal on surprise medical bills, but don’t count on a compromise just yet. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News join guest host Mary Agnes Carey of KHN to discuss this and more. And for “extra credit,” the panelists offer their favorite health stories of the week they think you should read, too.

Dec. 12, 2019

Bill of the Month Podcast

‘An Arm And A Leg’: Can They Freaking Do That?!?

Introducing a new segment on “An Arm and a Leg” podcast: “Can They Freaking Do That?!?” We take your most vexing medical bill questions and hunt down information and experts who can help.

By Dan Weissmann

Dec. 12, 2019

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