Haiku Winner Unmasked! From Gobs Of Frightening Entries, One Rises Above

A big thanks to our readers! The number of Halloween haiku submissions ⁠— more than 70 ⁠— in KHN’s first annual Halloween Haiku Contest gave us chills. And, based on a review by our expert panel of judges, here’s the winner and a sampling of finalists. They range from eerie and haunting to downright spooky. Also, keep an eye on KHN’s social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) for more of our favorites. Enjoy!

••• WINNER:

Drug prices rise up Like a witch on a broom stick Cannot pay? So die.

-Sarah Collins ()

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••• Readings Of Staff Favorites:

••• FINALISTS:

The Grim Reaper Stalks The ACA in Peril Supreme Confidence?

-Bobby Peterson ()

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Side effects include limb loss, freckles and boils Smiling skull holds pill

-Mary Beth Foglia

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Rationing of meds Choosing – food or insulin? Frightening option.

–Jennifer Barnes

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“Trick or treat” they cry Your life or your life savings: The price is too high.

-Emma Eisenberg��

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<p>A big thanks to our readers! The number of Halloween haiku submissions ⁠— more than 70 ⁠— in KHN’s first annual Halloween Haiku Contest gave us chills. And, based on a review by our expert panel of judges, here’s the winner and a sampling of finalists. They range from eerie and haunting to downright spooky. Also, keep an eye on KHN’s social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) for more of our favorites. Enjoy!</p><h3><strong>•�Ģ�ĢW����������:</strong></h3><h3>Drug prices rise upLike a witch on a broom stickCannot pay? So die.</h3><p><em>-Sarah Collins ()</em></p><p>��</p><p><em>Inspiration:</em> <a href="/morning-breakout/in-pricing-plan-house-dems-bump-up-minimum-number-of-drugs-to-be-negotiated-in-effort-to-woo-progressives/">In Pricing Plan, House Dems Bump Up Minimum Number Of Drugs To Be Negotiated In Effort To Woo Progressives</a></p><h3><strong>•••Readings Of Staff Favorites:</strong></h3><h3><strong>•�Ģ�ĢF�������������ճ�:</strong></h3><h3>The Grim Reaper StalksThe ACA in PerilSupreme Confidence?</h3><p><em>-Bobby Peterson ()</em></p><p>��</p><p><em>Inspiration:</em> <a href="/morning-breakout/a-decision-on-the-future-of-the-health-law-is-poised-to-drop-soon-this-is-whats-on-the-line/">A Decision On The Future Of The Health Law Is Poised To Drop Soon. This Is What’s On The Line.</a></p><h3>Side effects includelimb loss, freckles and boilsSmiling skull holds pill</h3><p><em>-Mary Beth Foglia</em></p><p>��</p><p>Inspiration: <a href="/news/common-medications-can-masquerade-as-dementia-in-seniors/">Common Medications Can Masquerade As Dementia In Seniors</a></p><h3>Rationing of medsChoosing – food or insulin?Frightening option.</h3><p>–<em>Jennifer Barnes</em></p><p>��</p><p>Inspiration: <a href="/news/germany-insulin-prices-diabetes-patient-expat/">Moved Overseas For School, Stayed For Insulin</a></p><h3>“Trick or treat” they cryYour life or your life savings:The price is too high.</h3><p><em>-Emma Eisenberg��</em></p><p>��</p><ul><li><a href="/news/halloween-health-care-haiku-winner-unmasked-from-gobs-of-frightening-entries-one-rises-above/?share=x">				Share on X (Opens in new window)				X			</a></li><li><a href="/news/halloween-health-care-haiku-winner-unmasked-from-gobs-of-frightening-entries-one-rises-above/?share=facebook">				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)				Facebook			</a></li><li><a href="/news/halloween-health-care-haiku-winner-unmasked-from-gobs-of-frightening-entries-one-rises-above/?share=linkedin">				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)				LinkedIn			</a></li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Haiku%20Winner%20Unmasked%21%20From%20Gobs%20Of%20Frightening%20Entries%2C%20One%20Rises%20Above&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkffhealthnews.org%2FMTAxNDUwNg&share=email">				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)				Email			</a></li><li><a href="/news/halloween-health-care-haiku-winner-unmasked-from-gobs-of-frightening-entries-one-rises-above/">				Print (Opens in new window)				Print			</a></li><li>				<a href="/news/halloween-health-care-haiku-winner-unmasked-from-gobs-of-frightening-entries-one-rises-above/view/republish/">					Republish This Story				</a>			</li></ul><em><a href="/about-us">�鶹Ů�� Health News</a> is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at �鶹Ů��—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about .</em><p><a href="/morning-briefing/">Subscribe</a> to �鶹Ů�� Health News' free Morning Briefing.</p><p>This <a target="_blank" href="/news/halloween-health-care-haiku-winner-unmasked-from-gobs-of-frightening-entries-one-rises-above/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="">�鶹Ů�� Health News</a> and is republished here under a <a target="_blank" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License</a>.<img src="/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/kffhealthnews-icon.png?w=150" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"></p>
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