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Weekly Wrap: Is it a health care bill or a redistribution of wealth?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 23, 2017
Rachel Abrams from The New York Times and Sheelah Kolhatkar from The New Yorker join us to discuss the week’s business and economic news. Now that Senate Republicans have unveiled their health care plan, a bill drafted in secret, we look at the potential impact it will have on low-income earners and how it could redistribute wealth to […]
What it's like running a state health care exchange right now
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 22, 2017
'There's a huge amount of froth and churn that we're trying to navigate,' says Covered California's executive director.
Republican Arkansas looks to cut its once-expanded Medicaid rolls
Jun 22, 2017
With the future of the Affordable Care Act uncertain, some states anticipate greater reductions by Congress.
As big insurers flee Obamacare exchanges, others are jumping in
Jun 21, 2017
Today is the deadline for health insurance companies to decide if they’re going to be in or out of the health care exchanges in 2018. Several of the big insurers, like Anthem and Humana, are bailing on the exchanges in many markets, limiting or eliminating options for patients using Obamacare. But while some companies are […]
When it's literally too hot to fly
Jun 21, 2017
Searing temperatures can melt productivity and profits for airlines.
Will health insurers pull out of Obamacare exchanges in 2018? The deadline looms.
Jun 21, 2017
Today is the deadline for insurers to submit plans for selling policies on the Obamacare exchanges in 2018. The political climate has destabilized the market for many insurers, and 44 counties have already decided to pull out entirely, leaving thousands potentially without coverage. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Why Americans should be taking more vacations
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Emily Henderson
Jun 20, 2017
'There's a lot of work to be done' in office culture to make it OK to take time off, the Travel and Leisure editor tells us.
For public good, not for profit.
On health care, consumer groups have no seat at the table
Jun 19, 2017
The Senate is working to get its own version of the American Health Care Act ready before it goes on recess July 3. Only a small group of senators is working on it, without the input of many other people. This has been frustrating for some consumer groups, who say they’ve been locked out. So many […]
Is competition the solution to high drug prices?
Jun 14, 2017
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling supports a new class of generic drugs.
Can a brain 'zapping' device improve San Francisco Giants' performance?
Jun 13, 2017
Some players were able to shave a fraction of a second off running times. But one scientist says the technology is inconsistent.