April 18, 2025

The Shortage That Didn’t Recover

“There’s a chunk of workers that were lost and won’t come back”—five years post-COVID, staffing gaps are still reshaping patient care and physician workloads.

KFF Health News

November 22, 2024

FDA Official Expects Tightened Vaccine Review

"I don't necessarily view that as a bad thing."

Reuters

June 13, 2024

Role of Embryo Freezing in IVF: An Explainer

In 2021, over 80% of U.S. in vitro fertilization procedures involved the transfer of frozen embryos, potentially reducing uncertainties, delays, and costs in comparison to fresh embryos.

Reuters

May 17, 2024

Watch: John Oliver Dishes on KFF Health News’ Opioid Settlements Series

Recent reporting and analysis show how opioid settlement funds are being allocated by state and local governments in the US, shedding light on the significant restitution efforts by manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

KFF Health News

November 18, 2024

RFK Jr. Calls Fluoride 'Industrial Waste'

"On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water."

KFF Health News

May 09, 2024

Medical Residents Are Increasingly Avoiding States With Abortion Restrictions

New medical graduates are factoring state abortion laws into their decisions about residency programs, raising concerns about training limitations and patient care implications.

KFF Health News

November 14, 2024

Scientists Worry Over Public Health Under RFK Jr.

Amid uncertainty and concerns within federal health agencies, the potential nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of the Health and Human Services Department raises questions about the future of public health policies and decisions.

KFF Health News

October 22, 2024

Docs Question Common Treatment for Opioid-Exposed Babies

Discover the evolving approach to treating infants exposed to opioids with a focus on family-centered care and minimal medication use. Source: KFF Health News

KFF Health News

October 07, 2024

FDA's Pulse Oximeter Rules Unlikely to End Racial Bias

Discover the concerning racial bias in pulse oximeters' readings, impacting patient care and outcomes, and the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. #Healthcare #RacialBias

KFF Health News