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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ (Almost) Live from Austin!

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Alice Ollstein of Politico talk about how health issues will play in midterm elections, the Trump administration’s move that could penalize legal immigrants who use government aid programs, and other topics. Due to technical difficulties, the original discussion taped Sept. 27 at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival could not be broadcast, so the panelists reconvened from Austin and Washington on Sept. 28.

Sept. 28, 2018

5 Things To Know About Trump’s New ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Proposal

Trump administration officials say the policy would promote “immigrant self-sufficiency and protect finite resources.” Critics say it could have serious public health consequences.

By Shefali Luthra

Sept. 25, 2018

From Syria To Southern California: Refugees Seek Care For Wounds Of War

A clinic in El Cajon, Calif., treats patients recovering from anything from gunshot wounds to PTSD and anxiety about family left behind.

By Eryn Brown

Sept. 19, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

Aug. 10, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

July 27, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

July 20, 2018

Immigration policy protest outside courthouse

From Crib To Court: Trump Administration Summons Immigrant Infants

At least 70 infants have been ordered to appear in immigration court. Experts believe some were separated from their parents.

By Christina Jewett and Shefali Luthra

July 18, 2018

California Clinic Screens Asylum Seekers For Honesty

As new federal policies make it harder to gain asylum in the U.S., foreign applicants try to improve their chances by having doctors evaluate their conditions — perhaps bolstering their stories of torture and violent persecution back home.

By Anna Gorman

July 16, 2018

Immigrant Families Placed In Detention Centers Face Health Care Challenges

The Trump administration plans to detain immigrant families indefinitely in facilities run by the Department of Homeland Security, an agency with little experience in handling their complex needs.

By Shefali Luthra and Marisa Taylor

July 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Readers And Tweeters Let Loose Over Kids Being Detained At The Border — And More

Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

June 29, 2018

Defendants In Diapers? Immigrant Toddlers Ordered To Appear In Court Alone

Children separated from their parents at the border are being ordered to appear for their own deportation proceedings, attorneys say.

By Christina Jewett and Shefali Luthra

June 27, 2018

Fearing Deportation, Immigrant Parents Are Opting Out Of Health Benefits For Kids

Advocates in Texas say immigrant families, nervous about a higher degree of scrutiny in applications for health and food benefits, are choosing to drop out of Medicaid and SNAP for citizen children.

By Ashley Lopez, KUT

June 25, 2018

1 In 5 Immigrant Children Detained During ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Are Under 13

The White House’s latest immigration strategy has created challenges for the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement, which is now responsible for more children — many far younger than in previous administrations.

By Shefali Luthra and Marisa Taylor

June 20, 2018

Another Cause Of Doctor Burnout: Being Forced To Give Immigrants Unequal Care

Undocumented patients with kidney disease often can't get treatment unless they are in a state of emergency. This bothers clinicians who want to treat all patients equally.

By Jake Harper, WFYI

May 31, 2018

Choosing Between Death And Deportation

What happens when an undocumented immigrant has a life-threatening diagnosis? Much depends on where the person lives. And even in states with generous care for a dire illness, a patient can face difficult life-and-death choices.

By Dan Gorenstein

May 18, 2018

Calif. Leads Nation In Pushing Back Against Trump Administration Health Policies

In the face of federal efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, policymakers in the largest state are proposing laws and other changes to counter them. Beyond that, they’re aggressively pushing measures to expand health coverage beyond what the ACA envisioned.

By Ana B. Ibarra

April 20, 2018

The Dream Among ‘Dreamers’ To Become A Doctor Now ‘At The Mercy’ Of Courts

In September, the Trump administration announced its plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, setting off an ongoing political and legal battle that could doom the dreams of immigrant doctors in training.

By Ana B. Ibarra

March 23, 2018

Fear Compromises The Health, Well-Being Of Immigrant Families, Report Finds

Interviews with immigrants from 15 countries and pediatricians in eight states reveal that fear of deportation is putting parents and children under heightened stress, impeding daily activities and jeopardizing long-term health.

By Anna Gorman

Dec. 13, 2017

Health Risks To Farmworkers Increase As Workforce Ages

Harvesting U.S. crops has been left to an aging population of farmworkers whose health has suffered from decades of hard labor. Older workers have a greater chance of getting injured and of developing chronic illnesses.

By Sarah Varney

Dec. 7, 2017