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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Back To Health Crunch Come September

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the continuing efforts in Congress to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, upcoming open enrollment for individual insurance and Congress’ long health care to-do list for September.

Aug. 24, 2017

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Will GOP Pay A Price For Trying To Take Health Care Benefits From Voters?

Politicians who tried to take health care benefits from their voters may face political consequences as constituents come to understand what’s at stake — in a way they didn’t a few months ago.

By Michael McAuliff and Lisa Gillespie, WFPL

Aug. 24, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Why Is It So Difficult To Control Drug Prices?

In this episode of “What the Health?” Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News, Sarah Karlin-Smith of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News discuss the recent extension of cost-sharing subsidies for millions of low-income beneficiaries on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces and the state of play on Capitol Hill and in the states concerning initiatives to lower prescription drug costs.

Aug. 17, 2017

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Americans Eager For Leaders To Cooperate To Make Health Law Work

Majorities of Democrats and Republicans — and people who say they are supporters of President Donald Trump — say they want the country to make the law successful.

By Phil Galewitz

Aug. 11, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ No Vacation For Insurers

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the state of the individual health insurance markets in the wake of the failure (for now) of Congress’s efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Aug. 10, 2017

Senate Democrats Delay HHS Nominee Over Women’s Health Funding

Sen. Patty Murray questions Dr. Brett Giroir’s willingness to stand up for women’s health programs such as family planning services and teenage pregnancy prevention.

By Rachel Bluth

Aug. 10, 2017

Congress Revamps Housing Program To Benefit Areas Where HIV Is Spreading

The small federal program once based funding on an area’s cumulative number of cases. It will now be more responsive to places where new outbreaks are occurring.

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez

Aug. 7, 2017

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In Strong-Arm Tactic, Trump Puts Congressional Health Benefits Into Play

By taking aim at the subsidies received by some congressional staff members who, under the Affordable Care Act, are mandated to get their health coverage from the Obamacare exchanges, the president reignited an old fight.

By Julie Rovner

Aug. 1, 2017

Even Without Congress, Trump Can Still Cut Medicaid Enrollment

The Trump administration is poised to grant states waivers that some critics say could change the shape of the program.

By Phil Galewitz

July 28, 2017

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Podcast: What The Health? What A Week!

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News deconstruct the drama leading to the middle-of-the-night collapse of Senate Republicans’ last-ditch effort to overhaul the Affordable Care Act.

July 28, 2017

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Analysis: GOP Failure To Replace The Health Law Was Years In The Making

As postmortems mount regarding the collapse of the Senate Republican health plan, it’s clear how complex political and policy issues worked against the replacement effort.

By Julie Rovner

July 28, 2017

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Obamacare’s History Littered With Near-Death Experiences

The Affordable Care Act has repeatedly faced opposition in Congress and the courts, but it has continued to survive.

By Julie Rovner

July 28, 2017

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Timeline: Obamacare’s History Littered With Near-Death Experiences

The Affordable Care Act has repeatedly faced opposition in Congress and the courts, but it has continued to survive.

By Julie Rovner

July 28, 2017

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McCain Votes No, Derails ‘Skinny Repeal’ In Marathon Session

After a late-night session and the "skinny" defeat, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pulls legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from the floor.

By Michael McAuliff

July 28, 2017

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States Have Tried Versions Of ‘Skinny Repeal.’ It Didn’t Go Well.

Republican senators are warming to the idea of a scaled-back plan that would delete the Affordable Care Act’s individual and employer mandates but leave the rest of law generally intact. But this approach has caused difficulties in the past.

By Julie Appleby

July 27, 2017

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Postcard From Capitol Hill: What YouTube Didn’t Show You In Senate Health Care Vote

The Senate’s vote to proceed with debate on an Obamacare repeal bill had drama and plenty of color, but you couldn’t get the complete picture on TV.

By Rachel Bluth

July 25, 2017

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Who Knew Senate Health Bill Debate Could Be So Complicated?

The deliberations will be strictly governed by a time limit on debate and strict rules about what is germane.

By Julie Rovner

July 25, 2017

Over-The-Counter Devices Hold Their Own Against Costly Hearing Aids

In a head-to-head comparison, several of the cheaper devices performed nearly as well as the expensive hearing aids. The study lends credence to lawmakers’ efforts to get the FDA to set standards for over-the-counter versions.

By Michelle Andrews

July 25, 2017