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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Drug Price Bill Is a Go in the Senate

Two things happened in Washington this week that were inevitable: President Joe Biden tested positive for covid-19, and the Senate agreed to move forward on a budget bill that includes only a sliver of what Biden hoped it would. Still, the bill to allow Medicare to negotiate some drug prices, cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors, and extend temporary subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums would represent a major step if Democrats can get it across the finish line. Meanwhile, abortion battles continue to escalate around the country, with Texas leading the way in restrictions. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Dr. Jack Resneck Jr., the new president of the American Medical Association.

July 21, 2022

A screenshot of Lauren Weber speaking on CBS News about monkeypox.

Watch: Why the Public Health System Is Having Trouble Containing Monkeypox

July 20, 2022

Abortion activist Leslie Mathews stands at a podium in front of a sign that reads "Reproductive Freedom For All". A group of about eight people, holding similar reading signs, are seated on the stage behind here.

In Some States, Voters Will Get to Decide the Future of Abortion Rights

Measures to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution will be on the ballot in California and Vermont this fall. Abortion-rights advocates in Michigan are hoping their state will follow suit.

By Kate Wells, Michigan Public

July 19, 2022

A woman in a cowboy hat and Hawaiian shirt sits in an armchair.

Diagnosis: Debt

Listen: Why Medical Debt Touches Every Corner of America

KHN senior correspondent Noam N. Levey joined WBEZ and Wisconsin Public Radio to talk about medical debt and health care costs in the U.S.

July 15, 2022

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Life After ‘Roe’ Is … Confusing

A rapidly changing landscape for abortion has left patients, providers, employers, and lawmakers alike wondering what is and is not legal and what to do next. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress have resumed negotiations on legislation to lower drug prices and, potentially, continue expanded insurance subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

July 14, 2022

A digital illustration in watercolor and pencil. Judge Abby Abinanti is in the center of the image, painted in warm gold tones with highlights of teal and pink. Behind her, in a centered circle, is a pattern which represents the Yurok Tribe. A pair of Scales of Justice hang at each of her sides.

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‘American Diagnosis’ Episode 8: A Tribal Court in California Works to Heal Family Separation

Indigenous people in the United States face disproportionately high rates of incarceration and family separation through the foster care system. Episode 8 explores the Yurok Tribal Court’s efforts to keep families together.

July 14, 2022

A close up photo shows a woman holding a sealed packet of abortion pills.

Self-Managed Abortions Gain Attention, but Helpers Risk Legal Trouble

A network of organizations help women use medication to end early pregnancies safely. But it’s a legal gray area in Tennessee and other states that restrict abortion.

By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio

July 12, 2022

Podcasts

‘An Arm and a Leg’: One ER Doctor Grapples With the Inequities of American Health Care

This episode is an interview with Dr. Thomas Fisher, author of "The Emergency: A Year of Healing and Heartbreak in a Chicago ER."

By Dan Weissmann

July 12, 2022

A woman holding a young child and kissing her on the cheek stands outside in front of a coniferous tree.

Diagnosis: Debt

In America, Cancer Patients Endure Debt on Top of Disease

Medical breakthroughs mean cancer is less likely to kill, but survival can come at an extraordinary cost as patients drain savings, declare bankruptcy, or lose their homes, a KHN-NPR investigation finds.

By Noam N. Levey

July 9, 2022

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A Chat With the Surgeon General on Health Worker Burnout

Health workers are not OK, and that poses a threat to anyone who may need health services. That’s the central finding of the latest report from the office of U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, “Addressing Health Worker Burnout.” This special episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” podcast is a conversation about the report between Murthy and KHN chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner, which was recorded at the annual research meeting of AcademyHealth in June.

July 7, 2022

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: A World Without ‘Roe’

The Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade has created far more questions than it has answered about the continued legality and availability of abortion, as both abortion rights supporters and anti-abortion activists scramble to put their marks on policy. Meanwhile, Congress completes work on its gun bill and the FDA takes up the problem of the next covid-19 booster. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Victoria Knight of KHN join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN’s Angela Hart, who reported and wrote the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” episode about two identical eye surgeries with very different price tags.

June 30, 2022

A photo shows the inside of a medical marijuana dispensary. A poster on the wall shows a photo of a marijuana plant with text that reads, "Cannabis is a freedom."

California May Require Labels on Pot Products to Warn of Mental Health Risks

Doctors and lawmakers in California want cannabis products labeled to warn consumers of the increased risk of schizophrenia and other disorders associated with heavy use.

By April Dembosky, KQED

June 30, 2022

A still from a video shows reporter Sarah Varney speaking with a source inside of a clinic.

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Watch: Crossing State Lines for Abortion Care

Illinois is one of the few states in the middle of the country where people can still legally access abortion care.

By Sarah Varney

June 29, 2022

A photo illustration shows blood test vials on a table. Behind them, red text reads, "Monkeypox."

What You Need to Know About Monkeypox

For now, monkeypox poses a low risk to the U.S. public, but it could become a problem if the spread is left unchecked. Here’s what everyone should know about it.

By Céline Gounder

June 29, 2022

A digital illustration in pencil and watercolor. In the center of the image, there are two hands holding each other in a comforting position. There is a uterus overlayed on top of the hands; it is semi-transparent and painted in pink, orange, and gold colors. The background is a deep teal with a golden circle with radiating lines surrounding the hands and uterus.

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‘American Diagnosis’ Episode 7: Indigenous Advocates Work for Better Reproductive Care

From forced sterilizations in the 1960s to scant access to abortion care today, barriers to health care threaten Native people’s reproductive autonomy. Episode 7 explores efforts to protect and expand Native Americans’ access to comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care.

June 28, 2022

A map of the United States is seen and is titled, "States Report Wide Swings in Abortion Trends."

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Three-Year Abortion Trends Vary Dramatically by State

About 930,000 abortions occurred in the U.S. in 2020, an 8% increase from 2017. But that nationwide figure belies dramatic variation among states — disparities expected to magnify in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade.

By Phillip Reese

June 28, 2022

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Diagnosis: Debt

Listen: He Was Denied Care Because He Owed His Doctor Less Than $100

NPR's "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered" interview KHN's Noam N. Levey about the problem of crippling medical debt in America.

June 28, 2022

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Supreme Court Overturns ‘Roe’

It was expected, but the reality was still jarring: The Supreme Court has formally overturned Roe v. Wade, erasing the nearly 50-year-old guarantee of abortion rights nationwide. Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Sarah Varney of KHN, and Laurie Sobel, associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, join KHN’s Julie Rovner for this special episode to talk about the decision and what happens next for reproductive health care.

June 24, 2022

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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The FDA Goes After Nicotine

The FDA is using its power to regulate tobacco products — ordering the vaping device Juul off the market and announcing its intention to lower the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other products. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court rules on Medicare and kidney dialysis, and Congress makes progress on legislation surrounding guns and mental health. Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico, and Rachel Cohrs of Stat join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN’s Noam N. Levey about the new KHN-NPR project on the growing impact of medical debt.

June 23, 2022