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The Health Of The Affordable Care Act
As another ACA deadline looms, NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with reporter Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News about the health of Obamacare under the Trump administration.
The Controversy Around Virginity Testing
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Sophia Jones, senior editor for The Fuller Project, about the controversy surrounding virginity testing.
Adding Up Warren’s ‘Medicare For All’ Plan
Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News tells NPR’s Scott Simon about Elizabeth Warren’s just-released plan to pay for her version of “Medicare to All.”
New Hope For Patients Living With Cystic Fibrosis After Scientists Unveil Therapy
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins about the new cystic fibrosis drug therapy that could benefit 90% of patients with the disease.
Doctors Faced With Tough Decisions Due To Shortage Of Drug Used To Treat Cancer
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Yoram Unguru, a hematologist and oncologist in Baltimore, about a shortage of vincristine, a drug used to treat childhood cancer.
Illinois Lawmaker Discusses New Planned Parenthood Facility
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Illinois State Rep. Katie Stuart about a secret Planned Parenthood built in her district that will expand reproductive health services in the area.
How Immigrants Use Health Care
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Anne Dunkelberg of the Center for Children and Families about the new rule denying visas to immigrants without health insurance or funds to pay for health care.
‘Los Angeles Times’ Investigation Shows How Vaping Crisis Could Have Been Prevented
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Los Angeles Times reporter Emily Baumgaertner about how the FDA tried banning vaping flavors, but the Obama administration rejected it.
Man Tells Bernie Sanders He Will Kill Himself Because Of Medical Debt
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, in a Nevada campaign stop, pushed back on criticism of his “Medicare For All” plan.
Understanding Surprise Medical Bills Legislation
There’s legislation in Congress to curb surprise medical billing. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News.
