The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - Health Policy, Media Resources, Public Health Education & South Africa

Study of National News Finds Health News Comprises Less Than Four Percent of All Coverage
A study from the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism reports that news about health and health care made up less than four percent of all news content from January 2007 through June 2008, well behind coverage of foreign affairs and crime, and just behind stories about disasters and accidents. The report also found that health was the focus of less than one percent of campaign-related stories during the presidential primary season.

Coming Up: “Ask the Experts” Live Webcast on The Role of States in a National Health Reform Effort

As a new presidential administration and Congress prepare for a potential debate about the future of the nation's health care system, join kaisernetwork.org's Ask the Experts on Thursday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m. ET for a discussion on the role of states in a national health reform effort.

Send questions for the panelists before or during the show to ask@kaisernetwork.org

Health Coverage in an Economic Downturn: Impact of Tight Budgets on Families and States
The economic downturn has strained family finances and prompted some Americans to cut back on medical care. The Foundation has a number of resources that shed light on how Americans and states are faring and provide background on the uninsured, employer-sponsored health insurance costs and trends in states' Medicaid enrollment and spending.

Access the most recent Kaiser Weekly Update for a summary of new releases and upcoming events.


Fact Sheet Examines Health Coverage of Children Vermont Increases Access to Home and Community-based Services in Medicaid Long-term Care Experiment States See Rising Enrollment In Medicaid As Economy Falters Report and Briefing Focus on Dental Health Coverage and Access
Brief Examines Medicare's Current and Future Policy Issues Study Finds Advertising by Insurers Favors Medicare Advantage Over Stand-Alone Drug Plans Retiree Health Benefits Survey Resources on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Employer Health Benefits 2008 Annual Survey Snapshots: Health Care Costs How Private Health Insurance Works -- A 2008 Update Health Care Costs and Election 2008
Examining the Fraying Link Between Work and Health Insurance Covering the Uninsured: Options for Reform Five Basic Facts on the Uninsured Interactive Map Tracks Comprehensive State Initiatives on Covering the Uninsured
Available NOW: Application for 2009 Barbara Jordan Scholars Program Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: What are the Options? Today's Topics in Health Disparities: Race and Genetics: The Future of Personalized Medicine Key Facts: Race, Ethnicity and Medical Care
Women's Health and Election 2008 Fact Sheet - Abortion in the U.S.: Utilization, Financing and Access Updated: Women's Health Insurance Coverage Fact Sheet Medicaid's Role in Family Planning--Issue Brief