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Journalists Assess Risks of Tick Bites, Wildfire Smoke, Rising Health Costs
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Journalists Assess Risks of Tick Bites, Wildfire Smoke, Rising Health Costs

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Michigan Found a Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers. Until It Backfired.
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Michigan Found a Way To Reduce School Vaccine Waivers. Until It Backfired.

Shasta County in California successfully contained a measles outbreak by engaging trusted community members. Teachers,…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
At a Tennessee Hospital, a Nurse Stole Fentanyl and AI Missed It, State Records Say
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At a Tennessee Hospital, a Nurse Stole Fentanyl and AI Missed It, State Records Say

The Department of Health and Human Services is relaxing standards for electronic health records, raising concerns…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
Gounder Gives Lowdown on Ebola, Peptides, and Colorectal Screenings
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Gounder Gives Lowdown on Ebola, Peptides, and Colorectal Screenings

KFF Health News' editor-at-large for public health discussed peptides, colorectal cancer screening, and Ebola in TV…

5/30/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale
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Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale

RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse convicted of negligent homicide due to a medication error, has turned her experience…

5/27/2026 · 6 min read · 51 views
Montana Hurries To Adopt Trump’s Medicaid Work Rules Amid Budget Woes
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Montana Hurries To Adopt Trump’s Medicaid Work Rules Amid Budget Woes

Montana health officials are advancing plans to include doula services in the state's Medicaid program despite earlier…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
Readers Address Drugged Driving, Suicide Prevention, Worker Shortages
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Readers Address Drugged Driving, Suicide Prevention, Worker Shortages

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

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution
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Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution

High-deductible health insurance plans are becoming more prevalent, prompting many enrollees to consider these options…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget
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Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a…

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Trump Bought Stock in Eli Lilly as His Policies Gave the Drugmaker a Big Boost, Documents Show
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Trump Bought Stock in Eli Lilly as His Policies Gave the Drugmaker a Big Boost, Documents Show

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5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need
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3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina
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Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina

The new $50 billion rural health program aims to improve healthcare access in underserved areas. Proposals from…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Religious Anti-Abortion Center Finds Opportunity in Town Without OB-GYNs
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Religious Anti-Abortion Center Finds Opportunity in Town Without OB-GYNs

Iowa is experiencing a shortage of OB-GYNs, exacerbated by the state's abortion ban. This situation complicates…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Watch: The Tug-of-War Over Taxpayer Dollars
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Watch: The Tug-of-War Over Taxpayer Dollars

President Trump's budget proposals indicate ongoing support for the 988 suicide prevention hotline. However, there are…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
La baja en las inscripciones de ACA presagia primas más altas
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La baja en las inscripciones de ACA presagia primas más altas

Recent trends indicate a decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments, which may lead to increased insurance…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
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Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’

The "KFF Health News Minute” brings original health care and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump
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Efforts To Understand the Nation’s Drugged Driving Problem Stall Under Trump

The White House has released a new strategy to address the drug and addiction crisis in the nation. However, this…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Eroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates
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Eroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates

An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act’s rising costs…

5/19/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
A Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy
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A Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his criticism of vaccines, specifically targeting aluminum ingredients. Experts…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared for Discharge
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Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared for Discharge

Montana's plan to reimburse doulas through Medicaid has been halted due to a budget shortfall. This decision impacts…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
Trump Bought Stock in Drugmaker as His Government Boosted Its Obesity Drugs
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Trump Bought Stock in Drugmaker as His Government Boosted Its Obesity Drugs

New ethics disclosures show the president invested in Eli Lilly and a company that manufactures injectable devices as…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Journalists Unpack Latest on Vaccines, Vaping, and TrumpRx
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Journalists Unpack Latest on Vaccines, Vaping, and TrumpRx

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection…

5/16/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
Saving Lives by Changing Lives: The Next Frontier in Suicide Prevention
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Saving Lives by Changing Lives: The Next Frontier in Suicide Prevention

Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. It’s a tragic and entrenched problem. A new approach to…

4/29/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay
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Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay

On May 1, the state will become the first to require people on the government health program to fulfill a work…

4/29/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views

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