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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

Dylan Scott covers health for Vox, guiding readers through new developments in modern medicine, the complexities of modern health care systems, and the emerging opportunities and challenges in improving our health.

Since joining the Vox newsroom in 2017, he has reported on the debate over repealing the Affordable Care Act from Capitol Hill, documented the emerging Medicare-for-all movement, and helped lead coverage on the Covid-19 pandemic. He was the primary reporter for two series on international health care, exploring how other nations achieve universal health care and their response to the novel coronavirus.

Dylan has covered health care policy since 2011, when he was a staff writer at Governing magazine. He wrote for Talking Points Memo, National Journal, and STAT before coming to Vox. He is a native Ohioan, a proud graduate of Ohio University, and a diehard fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers. You can reach him at dylan.scott@vox.com.

Latest articles by Dylan Scott

Good Medicine
You can’t really “train” your brain. Here’s what you can do instead.You can’t really “train” your brain. Here’s what you can do instead.
Good Medicine

The best ways to protect your cognitive health might surprise you.

By Dylan Scott
Health
Why the new GLP-1 pill is such a big dealWhy the new GLP-1 pill is such a big deal
Health

The FDA just approved Foundayo. Here’s what it can and can’t do.

By Dylan Scott
Good Medicine
The cocaine comeback, explainedThe cocaine comeback, explained
Good Medicine

The next phase of America’s drug crisis is here.

By Dylan Scott
Culture
Maybe it’s time for The Bachelor franchise to endMaybe it’s time for The Bachelor franchise to end
Culture

It’s become impossible to simply enjoy the mess and ignore the real-life trauma behind it.

By Dylan Scott
Good Medicine
How to talk to your doctor about moneyHow to talk to your doctor about money
Good Medicine

Health care in America is too expensive. But you can make your physician your ally.

By Dylan Scott
Good Medicine
Nurse practitioners are rushing in to fill the gaps in US health careNurse practitioners are rushing in to fill the gaps in US health care
Good Medicine

You need a primary care appointment. Should you see an MD — or NP?

By Dylan Scott
Health
More young women are dying from heart disease — and people are missing these warning signsMore young women are dying from heart disease — and people are missing these warning signs
Health

Women’s heart health needs its pink-ribbon moment.

By Dylan Scott
Good Medicine
The false promise of a “no sugar” dietThe false promise of a “no sugar” diet
Good Medicine

Is sugar really that bad for you? Well, what kind of sugar are we talking about?

By Dylan Scott
The Highlight
There’s a silver lining to our health care cost crisisThere’s a silver lining to our health care cost crisis
The Highlight

Why another big swing at health care reform is coming.

By Dylan Scott
Health
Why have Americans turned against this lifesaving medication?Why have Americans turned against this lifesaving medication?
Health

Statin hysteria has made it hard to convince people that this effective drug is actually very safe.

By Dylan Scott