The planned closure of St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City raises concerns about emergency care in Greenwich Village area as other hospitals plan to accommodate its patients.
(Daily Report) Apr 08, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a sampling of editorials and opinions from around the country.
(Daily Report) Apr 07, 2010
States address a range of health policy issues.
(Daily Report) Apr 07, 2010
Changes coming because of the health reform law could affect the delivery of care for Medicaid patients.
(Daily Report) Apr 07, 2010
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that people may be receiving too many complex back surgeries.
(Daily Report) Apr 07, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports related to the implementation of the new health law as well as health policy developments from the state level.
(Daily Report) Apr 07, 2010
Too many people are getting complex back surgeries when more minimally-invasive procedures would work just as well. The number of these surgeries has increased by 15 times in five years. Overuse of medical care is one of the reasons the nation's health bill is so high.
(Story) Apr 07, 2010
The bill signed by President Obama is long and technical, so it's no wonder that consumers are confused. KHN staff writers check out several key concerns.
(Story) Apr 06, 2010
States address various public policy issues including switching health insurance in Wisconsin and Medicaid changes in Florida.
(Daily Report) Apr 06, 2010
Under rules that changed in the 1990s, doctors are starting to take exams to be recertified. Meanwhile, a doctor at a prominent Los Angeles medical center says the hospital did not provide equipment needed for patient safety.
(Daily Report) Apr 06, 2010