Challenges in Locating ICE Detainees Receiving Hospital Care in California
Claudia Boyd-Barrett, a correspondent for KFF Health News based in Southern California, highlighted the difficulties faced by families and legal representatives in tracking down individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who are hospitalized across California. This issue was explored in depth during an interview on CapRadio’s Insight With Vicki Gonzalez on February 25.
- Listen to Boyd-Barrett’s full discussion on Insight With Vicki Gonzalez.
- Explore Boyd-Barrett’s detailed report, “‘I Can’t Tell You’: Attorneys, Relatives Struggle To Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees.”
Understanding ALS: Insights from Public Health Experts
On February 20, Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large specializing in public health, provided an informative overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, during an appearance on CBS News’ CBS Mornings. She discussed recent advances in research and the impact of ALS on patients and families.
- Watch Gounder’s segment on CBS Mornings (here).
Innovative Approaches to Addiction Medicine Under Scrutiny
Aneri Pattani, senior correspondent for KFF Health News, examined the case of Dr. Elyse Stevens, a New Orleans-based physician whose patient-focused methods for treating substance use disorders sparked controversy and an institutional investigation. This story was featured on The Lens’ Behind The Lens podcast on February 20.
- Listen to Pattani’s interview on Behind The Lens here.
- Read the in-depth article, “Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine.”
Rural Healthcare: Medicaid Cuts and Technological Innovations
Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News’ chief rural correspondent, discussed significant reductions in Medicaid funding and their implications for rural communities during an interview on WBUR’s Here & Now on February 19. Additionally, she covered Alabama’s pioneering use of robotic ultrasound technology in maternity care on The Daily Yonder’s The Yonder Report the same day.
- Hear Tribble’s insights on Medicaid cuts on Here & Now (listen here).
- Discover more about Alabama’s robotic ultrasound initiative on The Yonder Report (listen here).
- Read Tribble’s article, “Alabama’s ‘Pretty Cool’ Plan for Robots in Maternity Care Sparks Debate.”
