Some states are moving faster than others in getting people out of nursing homes and institutions as part of an ambitious federal program.
(Story) May 24
One doctor suggests the problem is the rush to treatment, not the screening; another suggests that a failure to screen men could be more costly in the long run.
(Daily Report) May 24
This week's selections include articles from New York magazine, CNN, Time, ABC News and PBS NewsHour.
(Daily Report) May 24
Kaiser Health News' regular installment of health policy humor.
(Daily Report) May 24
Today's early morning highlights from major news organizations, including reports on an effort to cut costs associated with complex and expensive diseases and a look at the federal health law's effect on standards of coverage.
(Daily Report) May 24
Kaiser Health News looks at criticisms of the government's program for rewarding higher-quality Medicare Advantage plans, while Modern Healthcare reports on a memo from the Medicare actuary that projects expenditures in the federal health care program.
(Daily Report) May 21
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 21
Supporters say the bonus system is improving care for millions of seniors, but critics say it can be a clumsy measure of value and rewards mediocrity.
(Daily Report) May 21
Supporters say the bonus system is improving care for millions of seniors, but critics say it can be a clumsy measure of value and rewards mediocrity.
(Story) May 20
Check out what's new on KHN's blog.
(Daily Report) May 16