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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Politics
    Trump’s vision for American health care, explained by his budgetTrump’s vision for American health care, explained by his budget
    Politics

    It envisions a really different future, one where government-run health care shrinks — and public programs become more difficult to sign up for.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Pramila Jayapal thinks we can get to Medicare-for-all fastPramila Jayapal thinks we can get to Medicare-for-all fast
    Politics

    The co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus has an ambitious plan for government-run health care.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s new Medicare-for-all bill, explained
    Politics

    It’s the most ambitious plan for government-run health care yet.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.
    After Vox story, California lawmakers introduce plan to end surprise ER billsAfter Vox story, California lawmakers introduce plan to end surprise ER bills
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    A new bill would outlaw the big, surprise bills that Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has sent to hundreds of patients.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s universal child care plan, explainedElizabeth Warren’s universal child care plan, explained
    Politics

    She’s the first 2020 candidate out with a plan to make day care and preschool affordable.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Hit by a city bus — and hit with a $27,660 city hospital bill
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    As Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital promises better billing practices, more patients come forward to share their stories.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Paid line-standing: the bizarre congressional practice that shocked Ocasio-Cortez, explainedPaid line-standing: the bizarre congressional practice that shocked Ocasio-Cortez, explained
    Politics

    It’s one of the odder ways that lobbyists buy influence in Washington.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    “Medicare at 50”: Sen. Debbie Stabenow explains her Medicare buy-in plan“Medicare at 50”: Sen. Debbie Stabenow explains her Medicare buy-in plan
    Politics

    As momentum builds around single-payer, the Michigan Democrat pitches a more incremental approach.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Private health insurance exists in Europe and Canada. Here’s how it works.
    Health Care

    The debate over eliminating health insurance is actually offering a false choice.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Don’t believe Trump when he says it’s a “priority” to protect Americans with preexisting conditionsDon’t believe Trump when he says it’s a “priority” to protect Americans with preexisting conditions
    Politics

    His administration is asking a federal court to rule Obamacare’s ban on preexisting conditions unconstitutional.

    By Sarah Kliff