"Nearly $58 billion in opioid settlement funds, intended to combat a devastating addiction crisis, are increasingly being eyed for diverse purposes, raising concerns about accountability and the effective allocation of…
"Baltimore is transforming its approach to public safety by leveraging opioid settlement funds to create a 24/7 crisis response system that prioritizes mental health and social support over traditional law…
“From the complex allocation of opioid settlement funds to the pervasive impact of gun violence on young lives, KFF Health News journalists are bringing crucial, often overlooked, health stories to…
"My Medicaid is still active, but when are they gonna cut that off from me? I can’t get employed. How am I supposed to survive?" This poignant question from Tywon…
"Healthcare workers are seven times more likely to be injured on the job due to violent acts than the general working population, fueling widespread strikes and calls for improved safety…
As the summer concludes, a deep dive into health policy reveals a complex landscape of declining coverage, renewed vaccine controversies, and persistent struggles with drug affordability, underscoring the far-reaching impact…
"This is blood money… It can’t make up for the lives lost, but we do want to make sure that it’s going to count." — Toni Torsch, mother of an…
"As traditional family structures shift and individuals age alone, the bonds of friendship are increasingly stepping in to fill crucial eldercare gaps, redefining what it means to care for one…
"You get placed in a facility like this to be taken care of, not to be murdered." The tragic death of Attilio Cecchetto underscores a pervasive and often overlooked crisis…
"Being in the ‘sandwich generation’ means you’re often juggling the demands of raising your own children while also caring for aging parents, a situation that can feel overwhelming yet is…
