Health Medical Bills Expose Gaps in Emergency Care Protections as Patients Face Tens of Thousands in Unexpected Charges September 18, 2026 Joshua Bates sensed something was seriously wrong. He had a high fever, could barely move, and felt a sharp pain in his stomach every time he coughed. The 28-year-old called…
Health Georgia’s Most Conservative District Feels Healthcare Squeeze, Yet Trump Loyalty Holds September 15, 2026 Amber Bates of Cohutta, Georgia, faces a dilemma shared by thousands in her community. She, her husband, and their 2-year-old son have gone without health insurance for the past two…
Politics Bakersfield Voters Demand Healthcare Leadership as California House Race Heats Up September 5, 2026 Voters in California’s 22nd Congressional District are placing healthcare costs at the center of one of the nation’s most competitive House races this fall. The newly redrawn district, stretching from…
Business KFF Health News Journalists Spotlight Vaccine Advances, Maternal Safety, and Insurance Crises Across National Media August 27, 2026 Journalists from KFF Health News delivered expert analysis on critical public health topics across national media platforms throughout recent weeks, covering everything from promising vaccine breakthroughs to systemic failures in…
Business UnitedHealth Crushes Q2 Earnings With AI-Driven Turnaround Strategy July 16, 2026 Record Quarterly Performance Exceeds Wall Street Expectations UnitedHealth Group delivered second-quarter earnings on Thursday that crushed Wall Street expectations. The largest private insurer in the United States posted adjusted earnings…
Health Court Ruling Could Reshape Medicare Advantage Star Ratings for 2027 July 4, 2026 Legal Challenge Creates Uncertainty for Medicare Advantage Ratings System A court ruling favoring a Medicare Advantage insurer now threatens to reshape how the federal government calculates quality ratings for health…
Business Centene Offers Buyouts to Employees as Health Insurer Faces Membership Decline and Rising Costs June 15, 2026 Major Health Insurer Announces Voluntary Separation Program Centene Corporation confirmed Monday that it offered buyouts to most of its 61,000 employees as the health insurance giant works to reduce costs…