The House of Representatives is expected to approve a bill Thursday that aims to lower prescription drug prices. Some elements have Republican support. But the bill faces an uncertain Senate future.
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In ‘Medicare For All,’ Healthcare Is Seen As A ‘Critical Service’
New York Times investigative reporter Sarah Kliff talks about the costs and challenges of switching to a universal healthcare system — and what it might mean to eliminate private insurance entirely.
Prescription Drug Pricing Gets A Vote
Speaker Pelosi’s landmark prescription drug legislation is slated to get a vote in the House Thursday. It’s a sweeping bill on an issue voters care about, but it’s unlikely to become law.
Clarifying The Vocabulary That’s Surrounding The Medicare For All Debate
Democratic presidential candidates are debating Medicare For All, but that term isn’t a good descriptor of the plans being put forth. Clarifying this health care vocabulary helps the debate.
Supreme Court Hears Another Obamacare Case, With A Twist
The justices seemed sympathetic to $12 billion in insurance firms’ claims. The Affordable Care Act promised to partially reimburse insurers if they lost money due to peoples’ preexisting conditions.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Another Case Involving The Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court hears argument on Tuesday in a case in which insurance companies are suing the Trump administration over the removal of a subsidy they were paid to cover high-risk individuals.
New Hampshire Voters Share Their Views On Medicare For All
Democrats are divided on the platform of Medicare for All. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to voters in New Hampshire about how their experience with the healthcare system informs their views on the policy.
Wheelchairs On Planes: Why Can’t Passengers Use Their Own Onboard?
Many buses and vans can safely accommodate and restrain a passenger’s wheelchair, but airline passengers are required to transfer to the plane’s standard seat. A grassroots group hopes to change that.
ACA Insurers In The Supreme Court: Why Consumers Should Pay Attention
The case centers on $12 billion in payments the federal government pledged to insurers to defray their losses in the first years of the health law. Did rescinding those payments send premiums soaring?
Will Glitches In Medicare’s ‘Plan Finder’ Leave Some Seniors Stuck In The Wrong Plan?
With a deadline for Medicare enrollment looming, some lawmakers and advocates are concerned that Medicare hasn’t done enough to reach out to consumers who might be affected by website problems.
