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Healthcare reform
Poll reveals extent of the health care affordability crisis
Nov 12, 2019
Close to a third of U.S. adults can’t cover a $500 medical bill.
Health insurers are looking for a little certainty
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 2, 2017
Assuring subsidies for low-income people could help stabilize the market, the CEO of an industry lobbying group says.
Why health care is like a Rubik's Cube
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Robert Garrova
Apr 12, 2017
Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal talks about her new book and the danger of all-or-nothing politics.
Weekly Wrap: GOP health care plan and Trump's budget
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Kai Ryssdal
Mar 10, 2017
David Gura of Bloomberg and Leigh Gallagher of Fortune join us to discuss the week’s business and economic news. This week, they talk about opposition to the new GOP health care plan and details of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal.
Weekly Wrap: Two big speeches
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Kai Ryssdal
Mar 3, 2017
Trump on the economy and Yellen on interest rates.
Health co-ops' struggles could bring higher costs
Oct 20, 2015
Healthcare co-ops are having a hard time competing with big insurance companies.
For public good, not for profit.
Expect bumps as docs try to focus on patient satisfaction
Oct 16, 2015
'Patient-centered care' is a popular term in health care. But what does it mean?
Despite insurance, some Americans still struggle with medical debt
May 13, 2015
More than 50 percent of all bankruptcies are linked to medical debt.
Data opens doors in healthcare, but then what?
Jun 13, 2014
A test for the healthcare system is how well providers respond to data.