Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Trump Bought Stock in Eli Lilly as His Policies Gave the Drugmaker a Big Boost, Documents Show
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Wolters Kluwer Launches Clinical AI Framework to Audit Bedside AI for Hospital Governance Committees
What You Should Know Global health information leader Wolters Kluwer Health has released a specialized validation framework designed specifically to help hospital governance committees audit and evaluate generative AI at…
When Rural Maternity Care Fails: Why Bipartisan Policy Must Stabilize Obstetric Infrastructure
More than one-third of U.S. counties are now considered maternity care deserts. In 2023, the national maternal mortality rate hit 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births. For Black women, that…
3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina
Republicans promise that $50 billion in new health funding will help rural America. But it’s not expected to aid the years-long effort in North Carolina’s Martin County to reopen its…
Innovaccer Acquires CaduceusHealth to Build Autonomous AI Revenue Cycle Platform for 4,000 Providers
What You Should Know Healthcare AI infrastructure company Innovaccer Inc. has announced the asset acquisition of CaduceusHealth, expanding its Flow software suite into full-stack revenue cycle management (RCM) for ambulatory…
What $37,824 Can Buy You in the U.S. in 2026: a VW SUV, a Year of College Tuition, or Healthcare for a Family of 4
If you had an extra $38K to spend, what would be on your list? If you’re a parent of a college-aged son or daughter, paying for college would be a…
Could Your Heavy Bleeding Be a Sign of Something More Serious?
Most women believe irregular or heavy periods are “just hormonal”; however, they may be a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires treatment. The range of potential causes is…
ICE Arrests Are Separating Families. Here’s How To Plan Ahead.
As immigration authorities carry out President Donald Trump’s promise to conduct what’s billed as the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, several states are passing laws to protect the…