Mental Health Therapists Seek Exemption From Part of Law to Ban Surprise Billing

Kaiser Health News, February 3, 2022

Therapists are concerned about a price transparency provision that requires most licensed medical practitioners to give patients detailed upfront cost estimates.

Perspective: The Advice to 'Vaccinate and Test' Isn't Much Help to Parents With Kids Under 5

Kaiser Health News, February 2, 2022

The latest crumb of hope is the news that the Pfizer vaccine may be available for children under 5 as soon as the end of February.

At Nursing Homes, Long Waits for Results Render COVID Tests 'Useless'

Kaiser Health News, February 2, 2022

One-quarter (25%) of nursing homes that sent tests to a lab waited an average of three or more days for results as of Jan. 16.

'An Arm and a Leg': Know Your 'No Surprises' Rights

Kaiser Health News, February 2, 2022

The No Surprises Act protects patients from one of the worst experiences in the U.S. healthcare system — surprise out-of-network hospital bills.

Colleges Struggle to Recruit Therapists for Students in Crisis

Kaiser Health News, February 1, 2022

Amid a nationwide shortage of mental health professionals, universities are competing with hospitals, private practices, and the telehealth industry.

Faxes and Snail Mail: Will Pandemic-Era Flaws Unleash Improved Health Technology?

Kaiser Health News, February 1, 2022

Providers must deal with the extremely outdated technology used by a humongous web of government agencies.

In California Nursing Homes, Omicron Is Bad, but So Is the Isolation

Kaiser Health News, January 31, 2022

COVID infections are again spiking at nursing homes around the country.

In California Nursing Homes, Omicron Is Bad, but So Is the Isolation

Kaiser Health News, January 31, 2022

COVID infections are again spiking at nursing homes around the country.

States Were Sharing COVID Test Kits. Then Omicron Hit.

Kaiser Health News, January 31, 2022

Some states are holding on to expired tests for use as a last resort.

Listen: Generous Deals, and a Few Unwanted Surprises, at Covered California

Kaiser Health News, January 28, 2022

Because of a significant increase in federal tax credits, many people qualify for generous coverage without paying a penny in monthly premiums.

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