Kaiser Health News

Opioid Bill Would Protect Individuals Who Buy Cheaper Medications Abroad

The final version of the bill would give the Food and Drug Administration new powers to crack down on drug imports but would shield people who are just trying to get cheaper drugs from other countries.

Sep 28, 2018

JIMMY SULLIVAN OF PORTLAND STRUGGLED WITH A HEROIN ADDICTION/HEIDI DE MARCO/KAISER HEALTH NEWS.

Employers Struggle To Respond To Workers, Like Portland Man, Who Overdose On Job

The opioid epidemic is manifesting itself at construction sites, factories, warehouses, offices and other workplaces.

Sep 25, 2018

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Dentists Learn They Are 'Physicians Of The Mouth' For Medical Billing

Consultants advise dentists to seek medical coverage when possible for the exams and treatments they perform to save patients money and boost their income.

Sep 25, 2018

SENIORS RIDE A BUS TO BUY CANNABIS./STEPHANIE O'NEILL/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Seniors In Pain Hop Aboard The Canna-Bus

People over 50, and especially those 65 and older, are the fastest growing group of cannabis users. They find it helpful in easing pain.

Sep 18, 2018

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Medicare Advantage Tool To Lower Drug Prices Crimps Choice

New rules allow Medicare Advantage plans to add restrictions on expensive, injectable drugs.

Sep 17, 2018

DR. PRUDENCE HALL TALKS WITH SARAH “FERGIE” FERGUSON, THE DUCHESS OF YORK, ON THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK,/SCREEN GRAB FROM YOU TUBE/KAISER HEALTH NEWS.

Doctor Disciplined Over Use Of Controversial Menopause Therapy

A California doctor who touts bioidentical hormones and was endorsed by celebrities is sanctioned for putting clients at risk.

Sep 12, 2018

NICOLE SMITH-HOLT'S SON DIED THREE DAYS BEFORE HIS PAYDAY BECAUSE HE COULDN’T AFFORD HIS INSULIN./BRAM SABLE-SMITH FOR NPR

Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Deadly Rationing

The price of insulin in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2012, putting the life-saving hormone out of reach for some people with diabetes.

Sep 7, 2018

Surprise Medical Bills Are What Americans Fear Most In Paying For Health Care

A Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 67 percent of people worry about unexpected medical bills, more than they dread insurance deductibles, prescription drug costs or paying for the basics in life.

Sep 5, 2018