Watch: 8 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know
Deductible. Copay. Out-of-pocket limit. What do these health insurance terms actually mean? We explain common phrases from insurance policies so navigating your plan is less of a headache.
As Ranks of Uninsured Grow, Minnesota’s Hospitals Are Among Least Charitable in Nation
A Minnesota Star Tribune-KFF Health News investigation of hospital data and charity care programs shows most Minnesota hospitals provide little financial aid to patients and often make assistance difficult to…
Will GLP-1s Shift the Actuarial Curves for Life Expectancy? Swiss Re Models the Scenarios
The growing adoption of GLP-1 medications has already begun to transform society and industry sectors, along with helping many patients effectively deal with managing diabetes and obesity, and other conditions.…
How Lucent and Tempus Are Using AI to Spot Alzheimer’s Earlier
What You Should Know Lucent Diagnostics (a brand of Quanterix) and Tempus AI have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Alzheimer’s blood-based biomarker testing into routine clinical workflows. The LucentAD®…
Journalists Shed Light on Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak and a Crisis in the Nation’s ERs
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
The Make America Healthy Again Movement Comes for Hospital Food
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Withings Report Reveals Why Menopause is a Critical Cardiovascular Window
What You Should Know New Withings report, The Menopause Transition 2026 analyzes real-world data from 2.5 million women across 11 countries to identify physiological shifts during the transition. Atrial Fibrillation…
Healthcare Cybersecurity Has Become an Operational Risk, Not Just a Security Function
Healthcare cybersecurity is no longer just a technical discipline handled by IT teams. That view has changed. Cybersecurity in healthcare has grown. It now sits at the intersection of operations,…
Hantavirus on a Cruise? What Every Traveler Should Know About This Rare Disease
Recent hantavirus cases among cruise travelers have put this rare but serious virus back on the radar. The overall risk of catching it remains low, but knowing the early warning…
GLP-1 Drugs and Brain Health: Do Longer Lives Come With a Cognitive Cost
GLP-1 medicines are widely used to manage diabetes and support weight loss. Now, researchers are also exploring how these drugs may affect brain health. Scientists are asking an important question:…