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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Science
    The true story of America’s sky-high prescription drug pricesThe true story of America’s sky-high prescription drug prices
    Science

    Why does an arthritis drug that costs $2,669 here cost $822 in Switzerland? It all boils down to one policy decision.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The absurdity of American health care pricing, in one chartThe absurdity of American health care pricing, in one chart
    Politics

    A study found insurers often pay different prices for the same procedure at the same hospital.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The uninsured rate is rising — but only for RepublicansThe uninsured rate is rising — but only for Republicans
    Politics

    The Trump administration’s attempts to undermine Obamacare seem to be hurting the same people who put the president in office.

    By Sarah Kliff
    She didn’t get treated at the ER. But she got a $5,751 bill anyway.
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    Vox’s emergency room database shows that patients can face steep bills even when they decline treatment.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The real Ronny Jackson scandalThe real Ronny Jackson scandal
    Politics

    Whatever happens at the VA can ripple out to the rest of the American health care system.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    The tantrum over babies on the Senate floor, explainedThe tantrum over babies on the Senate floor, explained
    Politics

    Let’s imagine a world with 10 babies crawling around Congress.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Democrats now have 5 competing plans to expand government health careDemocrats now have 5 competing plans to expand government health care
    Politics

    “There is no question we’ll have to act,” said Sen. Chris Murphy. “It’s the No. 1 issue in America. The polls are clear.”

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    California’s ambitious plan to regulate health prices, explainedCalifornia’s ambitious plan to regulate health prices, explained
    Politics

    The proposal is a step closer to single-payer.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Toe ointment, a $937 bill, and a hard truth about American health care
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    “My first reaction was: This is nuts. There is no relationship to the actual cost.”

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Iowa’s found a new, likely legal way to ignore ObamacareIowa’s found a new, likely legal way to ignore Obamacare
    Politics

    The state wants to exempt certain health plans from Obamacare regulations.

    By Sarah Kliff