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Health Care Archive

Archives for May 2021

Politics
Democrats in Congress aren’t giving up on a public optionDemocrats in Congress aren’t giving up on a public option
Politics

A proposal to create a new public health insurance plan looked dead in Congress. It’s finally showing signs of life.

By Dylan Scott
Covid-19
Cash bonuses, on-site clinics, paid leave: How US companies are supporting the vaccine driveCash bonuses, on-site clinics, paid leave: How US companies are supporting the vaccine drive
Covid-19

Employers are stepping up to support the US vaccination campaign. But they could do more.

By Dylan Scott
How to supercharge vaccine production for the next pandemic
Future Perfect

To defeat the next pandemic, the world needs year-round facilities pumping out vaccines for threats old and new.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Nevada is on the verge of passing a public optionNevada is on the verge of passing a public option
Politics

A public health care option looks stalled in Congress. But it’s very much alive in Nevada.

By Dylan Scott
These workers were left out of the New Deal. They’ve been fighting for better pay ever since.
Explainers

Society has undervalued care workers for centuries. Biden has a chance to fix it.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Brett Kavanaugh’s latest decision should alarm liberalsBrett Kavanaugh’s latest decision should alarm liberals
Politics

The Court’s new median justice really doesn’t care about precedent.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The incomplete promise of Medicaid expansionThe incomplete promise of Medicaid expansion
Politics

4 million poor Americans are counting on Democrats to fix the Medicaid expansion gap.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Supreme Court just took a case that poses a major threat to Roe v. WadeThe Supreme Court just took a case that poses a major threat to Roe v. Wade
Politics

The case is the biggest threat to abortion rights to arise since Amy Coney Barrett joined the Court.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Supreme Court is facing a showdown over abortionThe Supreme Court is facing a showdown over abortion
Politics

The Court has been surprisingly hesitant to weigh in on abortion. But a pending case is likely to force its hand.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Why Democrats’ ambitions for health care are shrinking rapidlyWhy Democrats’ ambitions for health care are shrinking rapidly
Politics

The Biden agenda has run into the hardest roadblock in health care: How do you pay for it?

By Dylan Scott
Covid-19
“Talk to your doctor” might be key to easing concerns about the vaccine“Talk to your doctor” might be key to easing concerns about the vaccine
Covid-19

Doctors are ready for a bigger role in the vaccination campaign.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Anxiety seems to be the culprit in J&J vaccine fainting spellsAnxiety seems to be the culprit in J&J vaccine fainting spells
Politics

The CDC suspects anxiety is behind some negative effects experienced by needle-averse people.

By Gabby Birenbaum