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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Research shows electing women makes a real difference in people’s lives
    Politics

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory could be part of an important phenomenon.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The fight over preexisting conditions is back. Here’s why the Obamacare battle won’t end.The fight over preexisting conditions is back. Here’s why the Obamacare battle won’t end.
    Politics

    There is a persistent divide in the US: Is insurance a privilege to be earned through hard work? Or is it a right?

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    4 states could expand Medicaid this year. That’s a big deal.4 states could expand Medicaid this year. That’s a big deal.
    Politics

    2018 is shaping up to be a watershed year for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.

    By Sarah Kliff
    “A bloodbath in the crying room”
    archives

    Inside the vicious, brutal competition that is the National Spelling Bee.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The real immigration crisis isn’t “missing” children. It’s family separations.The real immigration crisis isn’t “missing” children. It’s family separations.
    Politics

    Here’s why immigration advocates aren’t asking #WhereAreTheChildren.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The 1,500 “missing” migrant children: an immigration expert explains what you need to knowThe 1,500 “missing” migrant children: an immigration expert explains what you need to know
    Politics

    Did the Trump administration lose track of hundreds of kids? Not exactly.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    There are actually some great policy ideas to prevent surprise ER billsThere are actually some great policy ideas to prevent surprise ER bills
    Politics

    Think tanks have been suggesting new ideas that would help patients avoid surprise bills — and state legislatures have been adopting them.

    By Sarah Kliff
    He went to an in-network emergency room. He still ended up with a $7,924 bill.
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    You can’t avoid surprise medical bills even with a “PhD in surprise billing.”

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The new Trump plan to defund Planned Parenthood, explainedThe new Trump plan to defund Planned Parenthood, explained
    Politics

    New rules could leave low-income women without access to affordable birth control.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Health insurers are “very mindful” of brewing single-payer battleHealth insurers are “very mindful” of brewing single-payer battle
    Politics

    And they think Obamacare repeal won’t be on the table for 2018.

    By Sarah Kliff