Darius Tahir
@dariustahir.bsky.social
health tech journo at KFF Health News. do people really read the bios, if they're not of Civil War generals?
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We put together a great new resource of all of our polling on health information and public trust.
We will be updating it OFTEN and it can be your go-to source for our latest polling on these topics. Bookmark it!
We will be updating it OFTEN and it can be your go-to source for our latest polling on these topics. Bookmark it!
KFF’s new interactive polling dashboard draws on more than a dozen surveys to show trends in trust in health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-related information.
Explore the dashboard: https://on.kff.org/HITdashboard
Explore the dashboard: https://on.kff.org/HITdashboard
KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust | KFF
Drawing on KFF's poll findings, this interactive dashboard tracks the public’s trusted sources for health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-relat...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We put together a great new resource of all of our polling on health information and public trust.
We will be updating it OFTEN and it can be your go-to source for our latest polling on these topics. Bookmark it!
We will be updating it OFTEN and it can be your go-to source for our latest polling on these topics. Bookmark it!
If you're interested in this, see how AI voice bots are taking over call centers in healthcare: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
February 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
If you're interested in this, see how AI voice bots are taking over call centers in healthcare: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
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February 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
the essence of dad movie is Mark Wahlberg's line in THE DEPARTED: I'm the guy who does his job -- you must be the other guy!
Once they achieve this essence, all dad movies are truly equal. They are dad.
Once they achieve this essence, all dad movies are truly equal. They are dad.
What’s everyone’s favorite dad movie
Trying to do a daily dumb little prompt to not think about The Horrors
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 AM
the essence of dad movie is Mark Wahlberg's line in THE DEPARTED: I'm the guy who does his job -- you must be the other guy!
Once they achieve this essence, all dad movies are truly equal. They are dad.
Once they achieve this essence, all dad movies are truly equal. They are dad.
Of course. How could I have been so foolish.
January 31, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Of course. How could I have been so foolish.
I’m not amused by this.
A powerful nor’easter will hit the East Coast this weekend, potentially bringing snow, wind and waves from the Southeast to New England, with blizzard-like conditions and coastal flooding possible. https://wapo.st/3Oa7MsM
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 AM
I’m not amused by this.
January 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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O'Hare Presented By Tortas Frontera
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is testing the waters on the idea of selling naming rights and sponsorships at Chicago’s two major airports.
O'Hare, Midway exploring sale of naming rights and sponsorships
chicago.suntimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:18 AM
O'Hare Presented By Tortas Frontera
Innovation is alive.
A motorized hand that oozes lotion from its pores, patented today.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Innovation is alive.
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Cryptic New Laundry Room Rule Hints At Tale Of Bizarre Infraction https://theonion.com/cryptic-new-laundry-room-rule-hints-at-tale-of-bizarre-1819579613/
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Cryptic New Laundry Room Rule Hints At Tale Of Bizarre Infraction https://theonion.com/cryptic-new-laundry-room-rule-hints-at-tale-of-bizarre-1819579613/
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You’re not imagining things—the plums that were in your icebox are *completely gone*. Here’s why that’s bad news:
• They were *your plums*, that you were saving for breakfast. That makes this personal for you.
• They were *sweet*, so whoever ate them *enjoyed* them. That’s unforgivable.
• They were *your plums*, that you were saving for breakfast. That makes this personal for you.
• They were *sweet*, so whoever ate them *enjoyed* them. That’s unforgivable.
January 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
You’re not imagining things—the plums that were in your icebox are *completely gone*. Here’s why that’s bad news:
• They were *your plums*, that you were saving for breakfast. That makes this personal for you.
• They were *sweet*, so whoever ate them *enjoyed* them. That’s unforgivable.
• They were *your plums*, that you were saving for breakfast. That makes this personal for you.
• They were *sweet*, so whoever ate them *enjoyed* them. That’s unforgivable.
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The Rural Fund grants are a grab bag from telehealth to mobile health to parks and trails for recreation.
Our analysis based on rural population:
Our analysis based on rural population:
First-Year Rural Health Fund Awards Range From Less Than $100 Per Rural Resident in Ten States to More Than $500 in Eight | KFF
This policy watch evaluates state awards through the rural health fund in 2026, the first year of the program. The analysis shows relatively modest variations in total awards this year across states b...
www.kff.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Rural Fund grants are a grab bag from telehealth to mobile health to parks and trails for recreation.
Our analysis based on rural population:
Our analysis based on rural population:
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Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them
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What should people pay attention to as health policy discussions look toward 2026?
KFF President and CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social outlines 8 developments to watch — including ongoing pressures around affordability and health care costs. https://on.kff.org/4pyk8Jm
KFF President and CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social outlines 8 developments to watch — including ongoing pressures around affordability and health care costs. https://on.kff.org/4pyk8Jm
January 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
What should people pay attention to as health policy discussions look toward 2026?
KFF President and CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social outlines 8 developments to watch — including ongoing pressures around affordability and health care costs. https://on.kff.org/4pyk8Jm
KFF President and CEO @drewaltman.bsky.social outlines 8 developments to watch — including ongoing pressures around affordability and health care costs. https://on.kff.org/4pyk8Jm
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U.S. measles cases break the 2,000 mark for the first time in decades. www.axios.com/2025/12/30/u...
U.S. measles cases reach highest level in over 30 years, CDC reports
The U.S. will likely lose its globally recognized measles "elimination status" by Jan. 2026.
www.axios.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
U.S. measles cases break the 2,000 mark for the first time in decades. www.axios.com/2025/12/30/u...
More administration officials spreading vaccine-skeptical messaging -- a shift that was contemplated since the beginning of its tenure: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
December 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
More administration officials spreading vaccine-skeptical messaging -- a shift that was contemplated since the beginning of its tenure: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Happy Rural Health Transformation Program approval day from @kffhealthnews.org!
CMS didn't post the complete approved plans for each state. What we do know:
➡️Funding amounts
➡️Summaries of each state plan
➡️"Spotlight initiatives" from each state plan
Links in next post.
CMS didn't post the complete approved plans for each state. What we do know:
➡️Funding amounts
➡️Summaries of each state plan
➡️"Spotlight initiatives" from each state plan
Links in next post.
December 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Happy Rural Health Transformation Program approval day from @kffhealthnews.org!
CMS didn't post the complete approved plans for each state. What we do know:
➡️Funding amounts
➡️Summaries of each state plan
➡️"Spotlight initiatives" from each state plan
Links in next post.
CMS didn't post the complete approved plans for each state. What we do know:
➡️Funding amounts
➡️Summaries of each state plan
➡️"Spotlight initiatives" from each state plan
Links in next post.
Some curious artistic choices on the cover of this children's book
December 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Some curious artistic choices on the cover of this children's book
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NEW: While so much attention is being paid to possible *causes* of autism, states are starting to cut funding on *treatment* for kids who already have it.
I wanted to know why.
Read my latest with @arjonesreports.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
I wanted to know why.
Read my latest with @arjonesreports.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in?
Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.
www.npr.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: While so much attention is being paid to possible *causes* of autism, states are starting to cut funding on *treatment* for kids who already have it.
I wanted to know why.
Read my latest with @arjonesreports.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
I wanted to know why.
Read my latest with @arjonesreports.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Do robots dream of electric shepherds?
December 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Do robots dream of electric shepherds?
A bus passed by with a Lay’s ad bragging it was the country’s most popular chip. It had fine print explaining how.
Imagining the mentality of the guy in this day and age saying, no we gotta provide evidence for this claim, the people expect well-cited ads.
Imagining the mentality of the guy in this day and age saying, no we gotta provide evidence for this claim, the people expect well-cited ads.
December 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A bus passed by with a Lay’s ad bragging it was the country’s most popular chip. It had fine print explaining how.
Imagining the mentality of the guy in this day and age saying, no we gotta provide evidence for this claim, the people expect well-cited ads.
Imagining the mentality of the guy in this day and age saying, no we gotta provide evidence for this claim, the people expect well-cited ads.
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Health orgs asked Sec. Noem to exempt health care workers from the new $100K H-1B visa fee. They haven't received a response.
Learn about a rural hospital that may have to pay the fee after it received job apps from international, but no American workers.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Learn about a rural hospital that may have to pay the fee after it received job apps from international, but no American workers.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Rural Health Providers Could Be Collateral Damage From $100K Trump Visa Fee - KFF Health News
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from the president’s new $100,000 visa fee for skilled fore...
kffhealthnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Health orgs asked Sec. Noem to exempt health care workers from the new $100K H-1B visa fee. They haven't received a response.
Learn about a rural hospital that may have to pay the fee after it received job apps from international, but no American workers.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Learn about a rural hospital that may have to pay the fee after it received job apps from international, but no American workers.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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NEW: Rural health is in crisis. Congress created a $50B rescue package and gave states just weeks to compete for a slice of it.
$3.75B hinges on whether states pass a series of Trump-approved policies, including restrictions on SNAP.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
$3.75B hinges on whether states pass a series of Trump-approved policies, including restrictions on SNAP.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
NEW: Rural health is in crisis. Congress created a $50B rescue package and gave states just weeks to compete for a slice of it.
$3.75B hinges on whether states pass a series of Trump-approved policies, including restrictions on SNAP.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
$3.75B hinges on whether states pass a series of Trump-approved policies, including restrictions on SNAP.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...