Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Groceries And Rent Money: Why Support For COVID Isolation Is More Important Than Ever

If we want life to get back to normal in the U.S., public health experts say we can’t just rely on COVID-19 vaccines. Other tools like contact tracing and care coordination are crucial too.

Lawsuit Argues ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Could Invalidate Thousands Of Health Rules

In its final days, the Trump administration created a rule that could eliminate thousands of regulations created by the Department of Health and Human Services. A lawsuit is challenging the rule.

Biden To Expand Access To Reproductive Health Care And Obamacare

President Biden is signing two executive actions designed to expand access to reproductive health care and health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

Biden To Sign 2 Executive Actions Related To Health Care

President Biden on Thursday is expected to sign two executive actions aimed at expanding access to health insurance and reproductive health care.

Trump Officials Call For States To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

Trump administration officials on Tuesday announced several changes to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, including a call for states to open up eligibility to everyone age 65 and older.

Trump Administration Changes Course to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Three major changes are coming from the federal government, including new guidance to states urging them to allow anyone over 65 to get vaccinated.

Biden’s Plan To Release More Vaccine Is A Gamble. Is It Worth The Risk?

Experts argue that pushing out more COVID-19 vaccine doses to states sooner may be a good idea, even if it means there’s a chance some people’s second dose gets delayed.

Here’s How The U.S. Can Jump Start Its Sluggish COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

With case and death counts still surging, the pressure is on to vaccinate as many people as possible. Here’s what it will take to get more Americans their shots, fast.

Federal Data Show Growing Hospital Staff Shortages Across The U.S.

The federal government released data showing that the number of hospitals with staffing shortages is rapidly increasing. NPR digs into what these data illuminate and what data might be kept hidden.

What Health Care Might Look Like Under A President Biden

NPR discusses how the Biden administration’s approach to health care would be different from President Trump’s.