KFF Health Minute

Health insurance companies promised to make it easier to get doctor-ordered care, but patients are still waiting

KFF Health News — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:11 +0000

July 30

Zach Dyer [DYE-er] reads this week’s news: Health insurance companies promised to make it easier to get doctor-ordered care, but patients are still waiting. Plus, a common surgery might not be the best way to solve knee pain.

Coverage disruptions can have fatal consequences when switching health plans

KFF Health News — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:09 +0000

July 23

Jackie Fortiér reads this week’s news: Coverage disruptions can have fatal consequences when switching health plans. Plus, more states are shaming employers that use your tax dollars to cover health costs for their low-income workers.

July 16, 2026

KFF Health News — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:03 +0000

July 16

Sam Whitehead reads the week’s news: Some health plans are pocketing their enrollees’ drug discounts, while many Affordable Care Act insurers want to raise rates by double digits next year.

When babies receiving infant formula allegedly get sick or die, what happens next is largely up to the companies that make it

KFF Health News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:10 +0000

July 9

Rachel Spears reads the week’s news: When babies receiving infant formula allegedly get sick or die, what happens next is largely up to the companies that make it. Plus, abortions continue to rise four years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

More Americans than ever are surviving cancer and face lingering mental health issues

KFF Health News — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:14 +0000

July 2

Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads the week’s news: More Americans than ever are surviving cancer and face lingering mental health issues. Plus, tips to get your health insurance company to pay for a GLP-1 drug.

The U.S. is getting its first new sunscreen ingredient in decades

KFF Health News — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:29 +0000

June 25

Zach Dyer [DYE-er] reads the week’s news: The U.S. is getting its first new sunscreen ingredient in decades. Plus, at-home cancer tests have their limits.

New rules that require millions of Americans to work to access Medicaid are stricter than many expected

KFF Health News — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000

June 18

Katheryn Houghton [CATH-er-in HOW-tun] reads the week’s news: New rules that require millions of Americans to work to access Medicaid are stricter than many expected. Plus, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act protects many people’s jobs — but there’s a big catch.

More Americans are getting access to physician-assisted suicide as states legalize the practice

KFF Health News — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:10 +0000

June 11

Sam Whitehead reads the week’s news: More Americans are getting access to physician-assisted suicide as states legalize the practice. Plus, hundreds of people allege medical neglect in ICE detention centers.

For some older adults, the risks of certain preventive screenings might outweigh the rewards

KFF Health News — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:15 +0000

June 4

Arielle Zionts [arr-ee-ELL ZY-ence] reads the week’s news: For some older adults, the risks of certain preventive screenings might outweigh the rewards. Plus, cost spikes for Obamacare plans have consumers seeking cheaper health coverage, which is often less comprehensive.

Suicide prevention experts argue that improving Americans’ financial well-being could save lives

KFF Health News — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

May 28

Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads this week’s news: Suicide prevention experts argue that improving Americans’ financial well-being could save lives. Plus, the Trump administration proposes looser artificial intelligence safeguards to speed innovation in healthcare.

January 20, 2023

KFF Health News — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000