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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Politics
    This study changed how a Harvard professor thinks about health careThis study changed how a Harvard professor thinks about health care
    Politics

    A key myth about American health care, busted.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Republicans’ new plan to fix Obamacare, explainedRepublicans’ new plan to fix Obamacare, explained
    Politics

    There’s a lot Democrats would like — except for the abortion restrictions.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Trump wants to liberalize health data. Easier said than done.Trump wants to liberalize health data. Easier said than done.
    Politics

    The Trump administration is trying to give patients control of their own health care data.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    A Connecticut proposal could charge up to $10,000 for not carrying health insuranceA Connecticut proposal could charge up to $10,000 for not carrying health insurance
    Politics

    The plan would raise the previous fine for not carrying coverage to as high as 9.6 percent for the highest earners.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    20 states file a new lawsuit arguing Obamacare is illegal20 states file a new lawsuit arguing Obamacare is illegal
    Politics

    Of course there’s another one.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Democrats are shifting toward single-payer. Here’s proof.Democrats are shifting toward single-payer. Here’s proof.
    Politics

    A key center-left think tank now leans toward Sanders on health care.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Trump’s quiet campaign to bring back preexisting conditionsTrump’s quiet campaign to bring back preexisting conditions
    Politics

    The administration is waging a quiet regulatory war against Obamacare.

    By Sarah Kliff and Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Virginia’s Republican-controlled House backs Medicaid expansionVirginia’s Republican-controlled House backs Medicaid expansion
    Politics

    The catch? The plan would impose work requirements.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Science
    A stunning chart shows the true cause of the gender wage gapA stunning chart shows the true cause of the gender wage gap
    Science

    The gender wage gap is really a child care penalty

    By Sarah Kliff
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.
    Why a simple, lifesaving rabies shot can cost $10,000 in AmericaWhy a simple, lifesaving rabies shot can cost $10,000 in America
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    Untreated rabies is always fatal — but key drugs leave families with thousands in medical debt.

    By Sarah Kliff