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Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit news service committed to in-depth coverage of health care policy and politics. And we report on how the health care system – hospitals, doctors, nurses, insurers, governments, consumers – works.

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How the Medicare ‘Annual Wellness Visit’ Differs From an Annual Physical

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Confusion among patients leads to surprises when the bill arrives

APRIL 4, 2019 | By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News

Health

How Experts Are Working to Find Solutions for Loneliness

Loneliness

Suffering from the condition can lead to physical and mental health issues

MARCH 29, 2019 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Hope and Hype Accompany Race for Anti-Aging Drugs

Anti-Aging Drugs

With big money involved, observers say: be patient and cautious

MARCH 5, 2019 | By Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

When Someone Needs Help, ‘Caring Collaboratives’ Spring Into Action

Caring Collaborative

The program creates groups of women to assist with health and disability needs

FEBRUARY 26, 2019 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Study Refutes Some Believed Benefits of Fish Oil and Vitamin D

Fish Oil

Results show they're no guard against cancer or heart disease

NOVEMBER 30, 2018 | By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

Health

Paradise Wildfire: A Retirement Community Flees to Shelters for Health Care

Paradise Lost- Wildfire Chases Seniors From Retirement Havens To Field Hospitals

Medical facilities and personnel are lacking for the displaced in need

NOVEMBER 21, 2018 | By Brian Rinker, Kaiser Health News

Health

Patients Struggle to Get Their Medical Records

Medical Records

A study of 83 hospitals discovers new barriers to exercising this right

NOVEMBER 9, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Congress Targets Misuse of Hospice Opioid Medications

Opioids

The soon-to-be law reduces the risk that families will misuse them

OCTOBER 11, 2018 | By Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

A Late-Life Surprise: Caregiving for Frail, Aging Parents

caregiving

Increasingly, people in their 60s and 70s are assisting their moms and dads

OCTOBER 4, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Geriatric Assessments Could Help Fine-Tune Your Cancer Care

Cancer Care

Chemotherapy might not be worth the side effects for many older adults

AUGUST 29, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

When a Loved One With Dementia Owns a Gun

Gun Owner

Legal and practical steps families can follow to stay safe

JULY 5, 2018 | By JoNel Aleccia, Melissa Bailey and Kaiser Health News

Health

What We Know and Don’t Know About Memory Loss After Surgery

Memory Loss After Surgery

POCD is a relatively unknown but common condition, especially among older adults

MAY 21, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Trump Reveals Drug Price Plan but Critics Have Doubts

Trump

Drug companies are celebrating the lack of tough action, critics contend

MAY 14, 2018 | By Sarah Jane Tribble and Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

Health

New Medicare Perk For Diabetes Prevention Stumbles

Diabetes Prevention

A major new benefit could help millions, but is off to a rocky start

APRIL 25, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

A Trail of Death at Nation’s Surgery Centers

Surgery Centers

A push to cut costs and boost profits led to dire consequences for some patients

APRIL 17, 2018 | By Christina Jewett and Mark Alesia, Kaiser Health News

Health

For Toenail Fungus, A $1,500 Prescription

toenail fungus

Less expensive options were available, but that never came up at the doctor's

MARCH 26, 2018 | By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News

Health

Good Friends Might Be Your Best Brain Booster as You Age

Brain Health

Exceptional memory is linked to warm, trusting relationships, research shows

JANUARY 18, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Health

Arthritis Drugs Show How U.S. Prices Defy Economics

Arthritis Drugs

Rheumatoid arthritis patients have not benefited from competition

JANUARY 5, 2018 | By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News

Health

What Trump’s Order Means for Your Health Insurance

Trump

Critics say the move could strip coverage and raise costs for consumers

OCTOBER 12, 2017 | By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News

Caregiving

Caregivers Draw Support by Mapping Their Relationships

A project to gather data about caregivers can help them feel less isolated

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

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