The Homeless Are Dying In Record Numbers On The Streets Of L.A.
By Anna Gorman and Harriet Blair Rowan
April 24, 2019
KFF Health News Original
Deaths of homeless people in Los Angeles County have jumped 76% in the past five years, outpacing the growth of the homeless population, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the coroner’s data. Experts say drug and alcohol abuse are significant factors.
Treating Domestic Violence As A Medical Problem
By Anna Gorman
January 29, 2018
KFF Health News Original
Health care professionals increasingly collaborate with anti-abuse advocates to identify victims and ensure they get the help they need. One women’s center is opening a shelter on the campus of a large public hospital in Los Angeles.
Beyond The Shattered Lives And Bodies, Money Worries Weigh On Las Vegas Victims
By Anna Gorman
October 27, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Many of the gunshot survivors who suffered serious injuries face not only high deductibles and out-of-network charges but also lost wages.
Moms Of Children With Rare Genetic Illness Push For Wider Newborn Screening
By Anna Gorman
October 5, 2017
KFF Health News Original
California is one of only a handful of states nationwide that screens babies for the gene mutation that causes a rare brain disease — a test that dramatically increases a sick child’s chances of survival.
For Low-Income Drug Users, Medi-Cal Offers A Fresh Start
By Anna Gorman
September 8, 2017
KFF Health News Original
Under a five-year agreement with the federal government, California is using Medicaid dollars to expand drug treatment, including more inpatient care and a broader range of medications.
Lag In Brain Donation Hampers Understanding Of Dementia In Blacks
By Anna Gorman
August 9, 2017
KFF Health News Original
A long history of racism and cruel experimentation in health care are among the reasons African-American families oppose donating patients’ brains for study.
Calif. Officials Sound Alarm, Envisioning $114B Hit To Medi-Cal Under U.S. Senate Bill
By Anna Gorman
June 28, 2017
KFF Health News Original
“Nothing is safe — no population, no services,” the director of the nation’s largest Medicaid program said Wednesday. GOP leaders say they seek to cut costs and widen consumer choices.
A Safety-Net Medical Center Wrestles With Specter Of ‘Repeal’
By Anna Gorman
February 24, 2017
KFF Health News Original
San Mateo Medical Center is among hundreds of safety-net hospitals in California and across the country that stand to lose big if the federal government slashes support for Medicaid and insurance exchanges.
California Tests Electronic Database For End-Of-Life Wishes
By Anna Gorman
December 7, 2016
KFF Health News Original
San Diego and Contra Costa counties are piloting a registry so emergency responders can know quickly how much treatment patients want.
Meals On Wheels Wants To Be The ‘Eyes and Ears’ For Hospitals, Doctors
By Anna Gorman
January 10, 2017
KFF Health News Original
By checking up on the health and safety of meal recipients, volunteers for the nonprofit network can provide valuable information to medical providers and help ensure better care.
Staying Out Of The Closet In Old Age
By Anna Gorman
October 17, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Many aging gays and lesbians who have lived openly for decades are finding that the world of assisted living and nursing homes can be decidedly less accommodating.
Gaps In Care Persist During Transition From Hospital To Home
By Anna Gorman
Photos by Heidi de Marco
September 6, 2016
KFF Health News Original
A partnership between San Diego County and four health systems seeks to bridge the longstanding gap between hospitals and social services.
‘America’s Other Drug Problem’: Copious Prescriptions For Hospitalized Elderly
By Anna Gorman
Photos by Heidi de Marco
August 30, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Older people are often given a huge number of medications, and many of them are unnecessary or even harmful.
Geriatric ERs Reduce Stress, Medical Risks For Elderly Patients
By Anna Gorman
Photos by Heidi de Marco
August 23, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Overcrowding and chaos in traditional emergency rooms can harm seniors’ health. That’s prompting some hospitals to open ERs designed specifically for the elderly.
Elderly Patients In The Hospital Need To Keep Moving
By Anna Gorman
August 16, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Spending too much time in their hospital beds can leave older patients sicker than when they were first admitted.
Elderly Hospital Patients Arrive Sick, Often Leave Disabled
By Anna Gorman
Photos by Heidi de Marco
August 9, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Some hospitals try to avoid sharp declines in the health of elderly patients by treating them in special units geared to their specific needs. This story is the first in a KHN series on the challenges hospitals face with an aging population.
Web Briefing Transcript: Covering Caregiving, Dec. 2, 2015
By Kathleen Hayden
December 27, 2015
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This transcript is lightly edited for clarity. | Get More Webinar Resources Mary Agnes Carey: Hello and welcome. My name is Mary Agnes Carey, and I’m partnerships editor and a senior correspondent for KFF Health News. Thanks for joining today’s webinar on “Covering Caregiving: Background and strategies for reporters examining the role for families, governments and […]
Study Finds No Harm In Allowing Surgeons-In-Training To Work Longer Shifts
By Jordan Rau
February 2, 2016
KFF Health News Original
Researchers found little difference in patient outcomes or satisfaction after placing restraints on medical residents’ working conditions in the past decade. Officials have previously sought to prevent inexperienced doctors from making mistakes caused by fatigue.
How California Can Improve Oversight of Home Caregivers
January 7, 2015
KFF Health News Original
In California, hundreds of thousands of low-income elderly and disabled people receive daily care in their homes from their children, spouses, relatives and others. And, through a program called In-Home Supportive Services, the state pays many of those caregivers about $10 an hour to do the job.
Hoping To Live, These Doctors Want A Choice In How They Die
By Anna Gorman
March 30, 2015
KFF Health News Original
In a California lawsuit seeking to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medications at patients’ request, two plaintiffs are physicians with serious illnesses. Both want the option of choosing to end their lives.