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It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down more than 20% in Louisiana. Anti-hunger groups say far more people could lose access if states…
The idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new. But voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates…
Working closely with vendors to set expectations and understand risks is key to protecting student data and safety.
World Mental Health Day 2026 falls on October 10. Know this year’s theme, common mental health conditions, warning signs and when to seek professional help.
Catherine Sweeney was one of the reporters in the witness room during the attempted execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee. The journalists knew that a recent execution hadn’t gone according to plan and that Pike’s…
Tests like full-body scans marketed directly to consumers are pitched as a way to detect diseases early and establish a baseline of health markers. But there are financial, physical, and psychological risks to all…
As organizations around the world mark World Mental Health Day, URAC and The Kennedy Forum today announced a new partnership to advance mental health care access, quality and accountability across the ...
More than 185 million people live with mental health conditions in the Americas. Addressing the challenge requires action beyond the health sector.Washington, D.C., 6 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan ...
Many rural voters say immigrants are a key part of their local economy, but views on whether President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has had positive or negative effects on their communities are split.
There’s a term for reducing unnecessary or harmful drugs: “deprescribing.” Especially as patients age, experts say, it’s important to regularly review the medications they’re taking.
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed the draft National Mental Health and Well-Being Policy for Schools, focusing on student safety and emotional well-being.
Released Thursday, Pulse Check 2026: Mothers on Mental Health, Care, and the Systems Around Their Families reports that nearly 48% of Florida mothers surveyed said they had struggled struggle to take ...
Kjell Winkens, Project Officer, Mental Health & Prevention, Trimbos Institute; Prof. Dr. Laura Shields-Zeeman, Head of Mental ...
Clalit Health Services, Israel’s largest health organization, released on Sunday the results of a comprehensive assessment of the health costs of war over the past three years. Its data set was its 5 ...
"The predominant issue is post-traumatic stress disorder," said Dr. Timothy Ring, a psychologist in Wyomissing. "These health care providers get connected with their patients. Their heart goes out to ...
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Webinar To Explore 16-Week Implementation, Workforce Impact & Expansion Beyond Clinic Walls SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (October 3, 2026) – As behavioral health organizations face continued pressure to expand ...
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in…
Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June. A medication his doctor prescribed days earlier to ease his breathing problems…
When political leaders disclose mental health challenges, the public debate usually focuses on their personal experiences, resilience and even electoral prospects. Meanwhile, a growing body of ...
ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in collaboration with global and local partners, has launched the National Mental Health ...
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Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically enroll patients eligible for charity care.
Think you can terrify us in 17 syllables? KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest is now open. Send us your most haunting healthcare verses.
Today’s topic concerns youth mental health–and how specialized telehealth can provide remote psychiatric backup to assist pediatricians in making critical treatment decisions. The author, Andy ...
President Donald Trump has championed sprawling health policy changes under the Make America Healthy Again movement, but a KFF-Associated Press survey of rural voters found people aren’t seeing the initiatives reach…
Counties have been urged to establish dedicated budget lines for mental health rather than relying on general health allocations. The call was made in Kisumu during a Regional Mental Health Conference ...
The Congressional Budget Office estimated 100,000 more immigrants will be uninsured by 2034 because of Medicaid eligibility changes under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that take effect Oct. 1. A KFF Health…
Staff raced against rising floodwater to evacuate 36 residents from a nursing home in New Richland, Minnesota. It’s one of 100 facilities KFF Health News identified as facing some of the nation’s worst flood risk.
Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage their use. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the…
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