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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Future Perfect
    A deadly new outbreak is testing Africa’s ambitious public health effortsA deadly new outbreak is testing Africa’s ambitious public health efforts
    Future Perfect

    With foreign aid increasingly uncertain, Africa wants to tackle disease emergencies on its own.

    By Dylan Scott
    How Black churches could lead the way on teen mental health
    Mental Health

    Suicides are up among Black adolescents. Sherry Molock, a clinical psychologist and ordained minister, believes Black churches could be their salvation.

    By Dylan Scott
    Future Perfect
    America is retreating from global health leadership at the worst possible timeAmerica is retreating from global health leadership at the worst possible time
    Future Perfect

    Covid politicized public health. Now, the US might give up on saving millions of lives.

    By Dylan Scott
    Policy
    The US doesn’t have universal health care — but these states (almost) doThe US doesn’t have universal health care — but these states (almost) do
    Policy

    Ten states have uninsured rates below 5 percent. What are they doing right?

    By Dylan Scott
    Policy
    Why are so few people getting the latest Covid-19 vaccine?Why are so few people getting the latest Covid-19 vaccine?
    Policy

    What good is a miraculous vaccine if nobody wants to take it?

    By Dylan Scott
    Policy
    Patients don’t know how to navigate the US health system — and it’s costing themPatients don’t know how to navigate the US health system — and it’s costing them
    Policy

    A crisis of confusion is making health care more expensive for many Americans.

    By Dylan Scott
    Policy
    Your health care open enrollment questions, answeredYour health care open enrollment questions, answered
    Policy

    From the politics of US health care to assistance for selecting a Medicare Advantage plan.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health Care
    We’re answering your health care questionsWe’re answering your health care questions
    Health Care

    Trying to figure out how to pick a health plan? Wondering why the health care system is so complicated? Vox senior correspondent Dylan Scott answers your questions.

    By Dylan Scott
    Fixing open enrollment starts with staying mad about it
    The Vox guide to using your benefits

    Once a year, the absurdities of our health care system are laid bare for everyone to see.

    By Dylan Scott
    Who thought flexible spending accounts were a good idea?
    The Vox guide to using your benefits

    The most befuddling tax break in the US health care system, explained.

    By Dylan Scott