Selena Simmons-Duffin

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White House Announces Program To Distribute Free HIV-Prevention Medication

The White House announced Tuesday it will begin distribution of free HIV-prevention medication to people without prescription drug coverage. It’s part of Trump’s plan to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030.

Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain

The summer kicked off with a blitz of government activity to end surprise medical billing, but lobbying, impeachment, and policy arguments have left the future of the legislation up in the air.

America’s ‘Shame’: Medicaid Funding Slashed In U.S. Territories

Five U.S. territories say if Congress doesn’t quickly allocate more funding for their Medicaid programs, they will be forced to make brutal triage decisions that will likely cost American lives.

Open Enrollment For 2020 Obamacare Has Begun

This year the federal health insurance marketplace Healthcare.gov has a few new bells and whistles. (This piece initially aired on Nov. 3, 2019 on Weekend Edition Sunday.)

Trump Wants Insurers and Hospitals To Show Real Prices To Patients

Two regulations announced Friday take aim at health care prices. One, to affect patients by 2021, addresses hospital rates. The second, a proposal, would require more upfront clarity from insurers.

HHS Sues Drugmaker Gilead Over PrEP Patent Infringement

The federal government is suing drugmaker Gilead for alleged patent infringement. The suit charges the company violated patents on “PrEP” drugs that are used to prevent HIV infection.

Federal Judge Throws Out ‘Conscience Rights’ Rule For Health Care Workers

A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s “conscience rights” rule for health care workers.

Trump Administration Plans To Roll Back Anti-Discrimination Rules Tied To HHS Funding

The Trump administration wants to roll back anti-discrimination rules tied to Health & Human Services spending, meaning groups could refuse a client based on sexual orientation, gender or religion.

Open Enrollment For 2020 Health Care Plans

This year, as open enrollment kicks off, the federal health insurance marketplace Healthcare.gov has a few new bells and whistles.

Open Enrollment Is Here: 6 Tips For Choosing A Health Insurance Plan

If you’re not getting health insurance from your employer, you can still get covered. You can shop for options through HealthCare.gov or your state’s marketplace. Here’s how to pick a plan.