Lynn Arditi, The Public’s Radio In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine. KFF Health News is identifying him by his initials because he fears being arrested for using illegal drugs. … Read more
Taylor Sisk CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than three years have passed since federal health officials arrived in central Appalachia to assess an alarming outbreak of HIV spread mostly between people who inject opioids or methamphetamine. Infectious disease experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a list of recommendations following their visit, including … Read more
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to … Read more
The person who authorities believe died in the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside one of Donald Trump’s hotels was an active-duty army soldier, US officials have said. Two law enforcement officials identified the man inside the rented vehicle, which burst into flames in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day, as Matthew Livelsberger, according to the … Read more
Legal expenses insurance provider Arag has completed the integration of the Das UK brand a year on from the deal going through. Arag acknowledged the disappearance of the Das brand from the UK market after 50 years marked the end of an era. The acquisition of Das UK was struck in July 2023 creating a … Read more