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Health Care Archive

Archives for June 2021

Politics
Covid-19 made America’s long-term care crisis impossible to ignoreCovid-19 made America’s long-term care crisis impossible to ignore
Politics

Seniors want to age at home. But the US makes it hard.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The new Alzheimer’s drug is the first of its kind. Will it be the last?The new Alzheimer’s drug is the first of its kind. Will it be the last?
Politics

The FDA’s controversial approval of a Biogen drug for Alzheimer’s disease could blunt future R&D, experts warn.

By Dylan Scott
The doctors are not all right
Features

Doctors need mental health support. Here’s why many aren’t getting it.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
What Obamacare achieved — and didn’tWhat Obamacare achieved — and didn’t
Politics

The Affordable Care Act is now a durable part of the American social safety net. Its successes and flaws have never been more apparent.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Supreme Court shut down an attack on Obamacare in the most dismissive way possibleThe Supreme Court shut down an attack on Obamacare in the most dismissive way possible
Politics
The public option is now a reality in 3 statesThe public option is now a reality in 3 states
Politics

We’re about to learn a lot about how a public health insurance option actually works in the US.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The World Health Organization broke its own rules to spend millions on BCG consultantsThe World Health Organization broke its own rules to spend millions on BCG consultants
Politics

The agency paid the consultants a total of $11.7 million — enough to buy 600,000 Covid-19 vaccines.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
The new Alzheimer’s drug that could break MedicareThe new Alzheimer’s drug that could break Medicare
Politics

Patients are desperate for hope. But there are serious concerns about Biogen’s new $56,000 treatment.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Justice Kavanaugh hands down some surprisingly hopeful news for women’s equalityJustice Kavanaugh hands down some surprisingly hopeful news for women’s equality
Politics

Much — but not all — of Justice Ginsburg’s women’s rights legacy is probably safe.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Medicaid is a hassle for doctors. That’s hurting patients.Medicaid is a hassle for doctors. That’s hurting patients.
Politics

A new study challenges the conventional wisdom on why many doctors refuse to take Medicaid patients.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Menopause is having a momentMenopause is having a moment
Politics

It used to be taboo to talk about. That’s starting to change.

By Anna North