Frights, Fangs, and Healthcare Nightmares in Winning Halloween Haikus
KFF Health News ·
This year’s winning Halloween haikus take on measles, the high cost of dental care, and AI-powered insurance denials.
What’s scarier than ghosts and goblins? How about measles, unaffordable dental care, and an insurance claim denied by artificial intelligence?
Nearly 80 healthcare-themed haikus crept into our inbox this Halloween season. Meet the winners of KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest below.
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Which is scarier? Jack-o’-lanterns and ghouls, or Measles and lettuce?
— DJ Zelle
Drac on a budget: His fangs are ineffective, Dental too costly.
— John Fedyna
Inspired by the KFF Health News “HealthQ” article: “ Even With Dental Insurance, You Still Could Face a Large Bill “
Cold, no emotions. It’s not a ghost, it’s AI! Your claim is denied.
— Chris Savage
Inspired by the KFF Health News article from our “Deadly Denials” series: “ Red and Blue States Alike Want To Limit AI in Insurance. Trump Wants To Limit the States. “
While Halloween may be coming to an end, KFF Health News reporting continues year-round. Send us your haikus at any time for possible inclusion in our Morning Briefing: https://kffhealthnews.org/contact-haiku/ .
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