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What is ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News?

ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News is a nonprofit news service committed to in-depth coverage of health care policy and politics. And we report on how the health care system — hospitals, doctors, nurses, insurers, governments, consumers — works.

ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News is an editorially independent program of , a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, that is dedicated to filling the need for trusted information on national health issues. ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬPresident and CEO Drew Altman wrote about ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News when we launched in 2009.

Are you Kaiser Permanente?

No. ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente. Looking for Kaiser Permanente? Click here: 

I need help with my medical care. Can you help?

No. We are journalists who write about health care and are not affiliated with any commercial health plans or doctors.

What type of stories does ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News publish?

ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News publishes both in-depth features and news and shorter articles on developments in the health care system and on national and local health care initiatives and issues. In addition, the ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News Morning Briefing is a daily summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations.

Is ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News content really free to use?

Yes! As a nonprofit news service, ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News is uniquely positioned to allow other media outlets and other organizations to use its content and reprint stories, free of charge. For more information, .

Can I republish all your stories?

Mostly, yes. For more information, .

How can I partner with ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News?

If you are a news organization interested in a partnership with ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News, please contact us, Attn: Mary Agnes Carey.

How do I sign up for, update, or cancel email alerts?

Visit the . Please note: We do not sell, share, or rent our email list.

Do you have more secure ways to contact ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News with tips or confidential information?

Check out this page for the ways to contact us that offer more privacy than typical communications channels. Keep in mind that no system is 100% secure.

How can I submit story ideas?

We look forward to hearing from readers. Please submit story ideas, questions or comments through the Contact UsÌý´Ú´Ç°ù³¾.

I am a freelance journalist, how can I submit story pitches?

We welcome freelance ideas from professional journalists if they are about health care politics and policy. Please contact us.

How is ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News related to KFF?

ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News is an editorially independent program of , a nonprofit private operating foundation, based in San Francisco, dedicated to filling the need for trusted information on national health issues. ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬserves in the role of publisher of ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News and provides primary financial support for ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News. All editorial decisions are made by ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News’ editors, headed by Elisabeth Rosenthal, editor-in-chief.

How can I contact KFF?

Please direct all inquiries to KFF’s .

How do I find back issues of the ËØÈËÉ«ÇéƬHealth News Morning Briefing?

An index of back issues can be found on this page:Â