December 18, 2024

Does Anger at Health Care Drive Change?

In-depth exploration of public anger towards the American health care system throughout history, potential for change, and Hollywood's portrayal of health insurance-related events.

KFF Health News

April 30, 2024

Patient Advocate Offers Support and Health Information Through LupusChat Resource

Tiffany Peterson, a patient advocate, detailed her experiences with lupus and how she worked to connect other patients with resources to improve their disease management.

Conexiant

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

June 07, 2024

AbbVie's Humira Dominance Sparks Biosimilar Concerns

AbbVie's Humira retains over 80% of patients despite nine lower-priced biosimilars entering the market, raising concerns about the viability of the biosimilar industry, which faces regulatory and market access challenges.

Reuters

October 15, 2024

New SLE Treatments Show Promise in Trials

A systematic review of 439 studies reveals high-quality evidence supporting biologic therapies and defined treatment targets for systemic lupus erythematosus, with anifrolumab and belimumab showing superior efficacy to standard care in extrarenal disease.

Conexiant

April 29, 2024

AMC Theatres Pressured to Improve Accessibility for Patients With Disabilities

AMC Theatres issued an apology after a civil rights leader with ankylosing spondylitis was escorted out of a movie theater.

Conexiant

May 29, 2024

Tennessee Gives This Hospital Monopoly an A Grade — Even When It Reports Failure

A Tennessee agency awards high grades to Ballad Health, the state's largest hospital monopoly, based on reporting rather than actual performance, despite the system frequently failing to meet quality-of-care standards.

KFF Health News

May 17, 2024

The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls Nurse Practitioners From Primary Care

Nurse practitioners are expanding into specialty care, like cardiology and dermatology, impacting primary care and workforce dynamics.

KFF Health News