KFF Health News senior correspondent Noam N. Levey discussed medical debt and the debt-buying market with WBUR’s On Point on Sept. 21. He also discussed the Biden administration’s proposal to bar medical debt from appearing on credit reports with NPR’s Morning Edition on Sept. 22. Click here to hea...
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is relaunching a program that allows Americans to order free COVID-19 tests through the mail, ahead of a potential surge of infections this winter. The website, Covidtests.gov, will relaunch for new orders on Monday. Households will be able to order up to ...
Rick Jaenisch went through treatment six times before his hepatitis C was cured in 2017. Each time his doctors recommended a different combination of drugs, his insurer denied the initial request before eventually approving it. This sometimes delayed his care for months, even after he developed end...
This pre-application webinar is for prospective applicants of RFA-MH-24-100: Precision HIV Health: Integrating Data and Implementation Science to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Treatment.
This pre-application webinar is for prospective applicants of RFA-MH-24-100: Precision HIV Health: Integrating Data and Implementation Science to Accelerate HIV Prevention and Treatment.
Former Vice President Pence backed Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) holds on senior military promotions, supporting his protest over military abortion policy. “On day one, I’ll direct the Department of Defense to to stop using taxpayer dollars to undermine pro-life laws in states around the country...
Dogs, often referred to as man’s best friend, bring an unparalleled joy to our lives. Amidst the challenges and responsibilities of pet ownership, there’s an undeniable charm that keeps dog enthusiasts coming back for more. While it’s true that dealing with their poop and other less glamorous aspec...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, specifically targeting the omicron variant XBB.1.5. These updated vaccines are authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older, while emergency use authorization has been granted f...
Clinicians and consumers remain hopeful about a future of healthcare that is more personalized and personable, collaborative, and mindful of both provider and patient needs. Recent GE HealthCare research identified six trends driving healthcare transformation: the well-being of care teams; patient a...
In the first six months of this year, new data estimates show the number of legal abortions increased significantly in states that were either close to or bordering those with abortion bans or strict limitations. The data from the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights research group, gives a cle...
Illumina, a leading DNA sequencing company, has named Jacob Thaysen as its new CEO as part of its efforts to recover from a contentious dispute over its acquisition of cancer test developer Grail. Thaysen, a 48-year-old executive with extensive experience at medical devices firm Agilent, will assum...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning doctors to be on the lookout for deadly flesh-eating bacteria that may be in waters of the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast. The bacteria is known as Vibrio vulnificus or V. vulnificus. The CDC issued the health advisory last week to urge...