The Prague Post - KFF Health News Reporters Discuss ACA Enrollment Challenges, Rising Costs, and Measles Risks

KFF Health News journalists have recently participated in a series of national and local media interviews to address pressing issues surrounding healthcare access, costs, and public health threats.

Senior correspondent Julie Appleby appeared on WBUR’s "Here & Now" on November 11 to discuss how intensified fraud enforcement efforts are complicating the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period. Earlier in the week, on November 9, she joined WVXU’s "Cincinnati Edition" to outline expected financial burdens for consumers, including rising premiums, deductibles, and copays for both Medicare and employer-based healthcare plans.

On the topic of infectious disease, Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, spoke with CBS News 24/7’s "Mornings" on November 11. She addressed concerns that the United States may lose its measles elimination status, noting that confirmed cases this year have more than doubled the total recorded in 2025.

Other KFF correspondents focused on economic pressures and political implications. Senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed rising healthcare costs on "The Georgia Health Report" from WUGA on November 6. Meanwhile, chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner addressed ACA enrollment trends on KJZZ’s "The Show" on the same day. Prior to that, on October 30, Rovner discussed the intersection of healthcare policy and the midterm elections on the Commonwealth Fund’s "The Dose."

KFF Health News continues to invite public engagement, encouraging readers with questions or comments to reach out to the reporting team directly.

H.Dolezal--TPP