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KFF Health News Minute Covers Range of Health Issues
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In Short: The KFF Health News Minute podcast covers a variety of health topics, from fertility treatments to mental health issues in cancer survivors.
Zach Dyer reads the latest KFF Health News Minute, highlighting the high costs of fertility treatments that are driving some Americans to seek help abroad.
In Austin, Texas, a nonprofit is assisting artists in securing health insurance to sustain the city's vibrant music scenes.
The federal government is redirecting funds from fentanyl test strips to other public health initiatives.
Dyer also notes that violence against hospital workers is prompting calls for mandatory staffing rules.
Health insurance companies have promised to streamline access to doctor-ordered care, but patients continue to face delays.
Some states are publicly shaming employers who use tax dollars to cover health costs for low-income workers.
Sam Whitehead reports that some health plans are retaining drug discounts meant for enrollees, while ACA insurers are considering significant rate hikes.
Jackie Fortiér highlights the growing number of cancer survivors facing mental health challenges.
The U.S. is introducing a new sunscreen ingredient for the first time in decades.
Whitehead also covers the increasing availability of physician-assisted suicide in states where it is legalized.
Fortiér advises that laser cataract surgery may not always justify its higher cost.
Fortiér notes that many small businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to afford health insurance for their employees.
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- Katheryn Houghton [CATH-er-in HOW-tun] reads the week’s news: Some older adults are seeking roommates to help them age in place.
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- Katheryn Houghton [CATH-er-in HOW-tun] reads the week’s news: A wristband with the words “I Gave Birth” could be a lifesaving tool for new moms, and many homeless people will have to prove they’re working to stay on Medicaid.
- Arielle Zionts [arr-ee-ELL ZY-ence] reads the week’s news: Pediatricians try to persuade more parents to vaccinate their kids amid measles outbreaks.