Health Journalists Tackle Key Issues Ahead of Midterms

As the midterm elections approach, health journalists are amplifying critical issues surrounding public health. Céline Gounder, KFF Health News' editor-at-large, highlighted grave measles cases during her appearance on CBS News 24/7 on August 26.

Gounder also scrutinized comments made by Medicare Administrator Mehmet Oz regarding vaccines and drug prices, while discussing summer food recalls on other CBS segments.

In addition, KFF's Julie Rovner examined kindergarten vaccination rates on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show, and Mark Kreidler addressed artificial intelligence's role in Medicaid reenrollment on KVPR. Julie Appleby assessed the Affordable Care Act on Vox's Today, Explained podcast, while Briah Lumpkins emphasized healthcare policy's significance for upcoming elections on WUGA.

Source: kffhealthnews.org