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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A Health-Heavy State of the Union

President Joe Biden spent a large portion of his first State of the Union address talking about foreign affairs, but he also spent time on an array of health topics, including mental health, nursing home regulation, and toxic burn pits. Also this week, the administration unveiled a strategy to address the covid pandemic going forward. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Amy Goldstein of The Washington Post, and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

March 3, 2022

President Joe Biden speaks from a podium with Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi standing behind him.

Fact Check: Biden Sets High Bar in 1st State of the Union Speech

What a difference a year makes. The speech was delivered to a largely unmasked crowd of lawmakers, justices, and Cabinet members in the House chamber.

By Victoria Knight and Colleen DeGuzman

March 2, 2022

KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Biden’s Blanket Statement — ‘No More Surprise Billing’ — Doesn’t Quite Cover It

The president used broad language to say that Americans no longer needed to worry about surprise bills, but there are exceptions to the new law that could cost unsuspecting consumers.

By Victoria Knight

March 1, 2022

Levi McAllister lies in a dental chair with a dog sitting on his lap.

A Dog Day at the Dentist’s: North Carolina Regulates Pups in Dentistry

Snuggle-ready dogs comfort anxious patients at dental offices, but some patients worry about the risks, from slobber to nips. North Carolina is thought to be the first state with regulations to ensure the dogs are appropriately trained.

By Michelle Crouch

March 1, 2022

Other States Keep Watchful Eye on Snags in Washington’s Pioneering Public-Option Plan

Washington was the first state in the U.S. to introduce a public option for health insurance, but the rollout hasn’t been smooth. Other states with public options in the works are taking notice.

By Markian Hawryluk

Feb. 23, 2022

Charlie Apple sits on a bench outside his home.

Targeted by Politicians, Trans Youth Struggle With Growing Fear and Mental Health Concerns

Transgender young people and their parents have stepped up to testify against legislation targeting them. But as rhetoric escalates in the political fray, what does the anti-trans legislative push mean for their mental health?

By Sandy West

Feb. 23, 2022

COVID-19

As Politics Infects Public Health, Private Companies Profit

Localities in California and Colorado are contracting with private companies to create their own health departments, spurred by a disregard for regional covid safety mandates.

By Vignesh Ramachandran

Feb. 17, 2022

Two metal fences separate two sides of protesters standing in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Anti-abortion protesters on the right hold signs and wave banners with sayings like "DE for life." Pro-abortion advocates stand on the left. One holds a sign that reads, "Liberate abortion." A police officer stands between the two fences.

State Constitutions Vex Conservatives’ Strategies for a Post-Roe World

Conservative lawmakers may find their anti-abortion agendas complicated by state constitutions that explicitly grant citizens the right to privacy, regardless of what the U.S. Supreme Court does.

By Nick Ehli

Feb. 17, 2022

A stethoscope rests on top of a sheet of health insurance paperwork.

Why Millions on Medicaid Are at Risk of Losing Coverage in the Months Ahead

State Medicaid agencies for months have been preparing for the end of a federal mandate that has prevented states from removing people from the safety-net program during the pandemic.

By Rachana Pradhan

Feb. 14, 2022

Podcast

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: FDA Takes Center Stage

Congress is set to start its once-every-five-years review of the law that authorizes user fees to finance the hiring of personnel to speed the FDA review of drugs. The periodic renewals of “PDUFA” also give lawmakers a chance to make other changes to the agency at the hub of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the FDA could also find itself at the center of the abortion debate and a controversial new medication to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico, and Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

Feb. 10, 2022

The reflection of the U.S. Capitol on the side of an ambulance is seen.

Skirmish Between Biden and Red States Over Medicaid Leaves Enrollees in the Balance

The Biden administration is getting rid of several policies implemented by Trump-era appointees that restricted enrollment. Federal officials now say states can no longer charge premiums to low-income residents enrolled in Medicaid and have ruled out work requirements.

By Phil Galewitz and Andy Miller

Feb. 10, 2022

Missouri state Sen. Mike Moon speaks in his office.

COVID-19

Missouri’s War on Public Health Shows Extent of National Rift

A public health official who said he was anti-abortion and anti-mandate for masks and covid vaccines did not pass the purity test of a Missouri senator who opposes covid public health restrictions. The senator killed the official’s nomination to be state health director, highlighting how hands may be tied in the nationwide fight against infectious diseases.

By Lauren Weber

Feb. 8, 2022

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

Some practitioners object to the way upfront cost estimates are designed, saying they could affect access to care and are burdensome. Other experts disagree.

By Julie Appleby

Feb. 3, 2022

Podcast

‘An Arm and a Leg’: Know Your ‘No Surprises’ Rights

The No Surprises Act protects patients from surprise out-of-network bills. But there are caveats. For instance, these protections apply only to care in a hospital. This episode breaks it all down.

By Dan Weissmann

Feb. 2, 2022

KHN Impact

Georgia Bill Aims to Limit Profits of Medicaid Managed-Care Companies

Georgia lawmakers unveiled a mental health bill that would limit the profits of the managed-care companies that serve Medicaid patients. KHN previously reported that Georgia, unlike most states, does not set a medical loss ratio for the companies’ spending on medical care and quality improvements.

By Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine

Jan. 27, 2022

After Miscarriages, Workers Have Few Guarantees for Time Off or Job-Based Help

About a quarter of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Despite the large number of workers affected, no national laws protect them when they need time off to deal with the loss.

By Bryce Covert

Jan. 26, 2022

Pedestrians are seen walking in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Asking Never Hurts

What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California

The new federal law will provide protection against surprise medical bills for between 6 million and 7 million Californians who are not covered under state law.

By Bernard J. Wolfson

Jan. 26, 2022

Jessica Holloway, a vaccine protester, holds a sign at an anti-vaccine rally at the California Capitol in early January.

COVID-19

Vaccine Wars Ignite in California as Lawmakers Seek Stronger Laws

Anti-vaccination activists say California’s Democratic lawmakers are helping strengthen their movement nationally by pushing for tougher vaccine requirements — without exemptions for religious or personal beliefs. But a new pro-vaccine lobbying force is vowing to fight back.

By Angela Hart

Jan. 24, 2022

State Laws Aim to Regulate ‘Troubled Teen Industry,’ but Loopholes Remain

Without a federal law governing private, for-profit residential programs for children with behavioral problems, regulation has been left to the states. But even in states that have sought to increase oversight, deaths and controversial tactics such as seclusion still happen.

By Cameron Evans

Jan. 21, 2022

Podcast

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Contagion Confusion

It’s 2022 and the covid-19 pandemic is still with us, as are congressional efforts to pass President Joe Biden’s big health and social spending bill. But other issues seem certain to take center stage on this year’s health agenda, including abortion, the state of the health care workforce, and prescription drug prices. Tami Luhby of CNN, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN’s Victoria Knight, who reported the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” episode.

Jan. 6, 2022

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