Scott Simon

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2024 will see record signups for ACA health insurance plans

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Kaiser Family Foundation Vice President Cynthia Cox why 2024 will be another record year for signups on Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges.

Outdated provider lists on health insurers’ websites may be costing you

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with The Lever’s Helen Santoro about her reporting on outdated health insurer directories and lower reimbursement rates for providers and patients.

Telemedicine was supposed to reduce costs. Here’s why that’s not always the case

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Kaiser Health News reporter Markian Hawryluk about a new report detailing how even telemedicine appointments can subject patients to exorbitant “facility fees.”

Telemedicine was supposed to reduce costs. Here’s why that’s not always the case

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Kaiser Health News reporter Markian Hawryluk about a new report detailing how even telemedicine appointments can subject patients to exorbitant “facility fees.”

Two more drug companies joined Eli Lilly in lowering the cost of insulin

More drug companies lowered list prices for insulin this week. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Kaiser Health News reporter Bram Sable-Smith about what that means for patients.

There’s a nationwide shortage of Adderall as prescriptions reach an all-time high

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to journalist Ike Swetlitz about the current shortage of the attention deficit disorder drug, Adderall.

Americans in border states are traveling to Mexico for abortion medication

Scott Simon speaks to reporter Dianne Solis of the Dallas Morning News about the recent increase in Americans seeking abortion medication in Mexico.

A hospital chaplain reflects on two years of work during COVID

For our series “Outbreak Voices,” hospital chaplain Stephanie Ramos of Los Angeles recounts what two years of her ministry has been like, comforting the sick and grieving affected by COVID-19.

Health care workers in Ottawa are being harassed protesters against COVID-19 mandates

In Ottawa, health care workers have reported being harassed by protesters who oppose Canada’s vaccination policies. Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Alison Eyre, who works in the city center.

The New Year Will Bring More Transparency In Hospital Prices

A new federal health care rule requires hospitals to publicly post prices for every service they offer and break down those prices by component and procedure.