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‘You’ve Been Served’: Wisconsin Hospitals Sued Patients Even During Pandemic
by Bram Sable-Smith, Wiscsin Public Radio April 3, 2020
Wisconsin hospitals had filed at least 104 lawsuits in small claims court since the state declared a public health emergency March 12. Most now say they are […]
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Workers Could Lean On ACA Coverage Protection
April 3, 2020
KHN’s Julie Rovner discusses the role of the Affordable Care Act in helping to provide coverage to people affected by the virus’ economic […]
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Trump Administration Uses Wartime Powers To Be First In Line On Medical Supplies
by Christina Jewett and Lauren Weber April 3, 2020
As states scour the world for masks and other protective medical equipment, the federal government has repeatedly invoked a little-known clause in the Defense […]
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Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
by Brianna Labuskes April 3, 2020
Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don't have to.
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Different Takes: Dysfunction Over Ventilators Is Totally Unnecessary; Several Governors Need To Wake Up About Social Distancing
April 3, 2020
Opinion writers weigh in on these pandemic topics and others.
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Longer Looks: The Taliban And The Coronavirus; Medical Possibilities Of An Underwater Forest; The Perfect High
April 3, 2020
Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web.
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Washington Nursing Home Linked To 34 Deaths Could Face Fines For Allegedly Mishandling Spread Of Virus
April 3, 2020
Federal investigators sent a letter to Life Care Center of Kirkland in Seattle saying it could also lose federal funding for violating guidelines to reduce the […]
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Stunning, Unprecedented Jobless Numbers Only Offer Slice Of Economic Devastation Coronavirus Is Wreaking
April 3, 2020
Although the record-breaking number of unemployment claims for last week--6.6. million--were a stark reality check, there's many who remain uncounted. Some […]
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HHS Waives HIPPA Privacy Rules On Data In Order To Speed Communication About Infected Patients
April 3, 2020
"The CDC, CMS, and state and local health departments need quick access to COVID-19 related health data to fight this pandemic," said Roger Severino, director […]
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Advocates Say There Must Be Investment In Medicaid Which Will Likely Become Default Insurance Plan For Many
April 3, 2020
As unemployment surges, Medicaid will likely see a reflective wave of new enrollees. But hefty investments into the program will be needed to absorb those […]
