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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    Obamacare looks surprisingly sturdy after the individual mandate’s repealObamacare looks surprisingly sturdy after the individual mandate’s repeal
    Politics

    Insurers are doing just fine with Obamacare after the penalty for not having insurance was repealed.

    By Dylan Scott
    9 big questions about Qassem Soleimani’s killing, answered by an expert
    World Politics

    Are we at war with Iran? And other pressing questions after the US’s airstrike against a top Iranian general.

    By Dylan Scott
    archives
    3 big health care stories to watch for in 20203 big health care stories to watch for in 2020
    archives

    Surprise bills, Medicare-for-all, and more.

    By Dylan Scott
    Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s
    How the 2010s changed health careHow the 2010s changed health care
    Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

    The decade brought America closer to universal coverage. But there’s still a long way to go.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Andrew Yang nailed his answer on being the only nonwhite candidate on stageAndrew Yang nailed his answer on being the only nonwhite candidate on stage
    Politics

    He turned the question into a forceful argument for a universal basic income.

    By Dylan Scott
    The real differences between the 2020 Democrats’ health care plans, explained
    Politics

    I read the 2020 Democratic candidates’ health care plans. Here’s what they do.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    “Witch hunt!”: the history of Donald Trump’s favorite attack on Robert Mueller, explained“Witch hunt!”: the history of Donald Trump’s favorite attack on Robert Mueller, explained
    Politics

    Trump’s favorite charge against first the Mueller investigation and now impeachment has a long history.

    By Dylan Scott and Tara Isabella Burton
    Politics
    A CT scan costs $1,100 in the US — and $140 in HollandA CT scan costs $1,100 in the US — and $140 in Holland
    Politics

    America’s health care prices problem, in four charts.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Healthcare.gov glitches almost ruined the end of open enrollment. Is there a better way?Healthcare.gov glitches almost ruined the end of open enrollment. Is there a better way?
    Politics

    Auto enrollment, premium surcharges, and single-payer could be alternatives to open enrollment.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The turf war between Trump’s top 2 health care officials, explainedThe turf war between Trump’s top 2 health care officials, explained
    Politics

    Alex Azar and Seema Verma were called to the White House to settle their feud.

    By Dylan Scott