Category: NPR

Litigation Over America’s Opioid Crisis Is Heating Up

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with lawyer Mike Moore, who is representing several states, counties and cities that are suing opioid manufacturers.

Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Linked To Rare Type Of Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration, which requested the recall, is not recommending that people who already have Allergan’s Biocell implants get them removed unless there are symptoms or problems.

From Insomnia To Sexsomnia, Unlocking The ‘Secret World’ Of Sleep

Neurologist Guy Leschziner, author of The Nocturnal Brain, says the brain can be in different sleep stages at once — which explains why people sometimes walk, eat and even have sex when sleeping.

Missouri Firm With Silicon Valley Ties Faces Medicare Billing Scrutiny

A federal audit and a whistleblower lawsuit allege Medicare Advantage plans from the St. Louis-based Essence Group Holdings Corporation have significantly overcharged taxpayers.

Job Posting For Doctor At An Immigrant Detention Facility Catches People’s Attention

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Ranit Mishori, a family doctor, and a member of Physicians for Human Rights, about the job listing for a doctor to work at an ICE Processing Center.

First Came Kidney Failure, Then There Was The $540,842 Bill For Dialysis

A personal trainer in Montana had a sudden need for life-saving dialysis after his kidneys failed. But he and his wife never expected the huge bill they received for 14 weeks of care.

2 Nurses In Tennessee Preach ‘Diabetes Reversal’

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are often steered toward medicine or insulin to control blood sugar. But it’s also possible, with more support than patients often get, to use diet and exercise instead.

What’s Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title X

Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, talks with NPR’s Sarah McCammon about recent changes to Title X regulations.

Examining Biden’s Health Care Pitch

New York Times health reporter Sarah Kliff tells NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Joe Biden’s health care plan and how it differs from “Medicare for All.”

Former Planned Parenthood CEO On Leadership Upheaval

NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks to Pamela Maraldo, former CEO of Planned Parenthood. She left the organization under similar circumstances as Dr. Leana Wen, who was ousted from her position this week.