Key Health Developments This Week: Access and Support in Focus

This week’s KFF Health News Minute highlights significant concerns among individuals with disabilities over a recent Justice Department opinion that may jeopardize their access to in-home care services.

In other news, cities are adopting innovative approaches to mental health crises by deploying mobile crisis teams instead of police through the 911 system, a move that aims to provide more appropriate support to those in need.

Older adults are increasingly turning to shared living arrangements to maintain independence as they age, while healthcare professionals express concern that they should not be the gatekeepers regarding compliance with new Medicaid work requirements.

Additionally, patients continue to face challenges in obtaining doctor-recommended care despite assurances from health insurers, and confusion persists about the effectiveness of certain knee surgeries. Coverage gaps during health plan transitions can have dire consequences, particularly for those reliant on their insurance for essential treatments.

Finally, the introduction of a new sunscreen ingredient marks a milestone in consumer health products, as the U.S. sees its first such advancement in decades, amidst discussions on the limitations of at-home cancer tests.

Source: kffhealthnews.org