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Insurance
Private insurance companies can play a powerful role in reforming police practices
by
David Brancaccio
, Daniel Shin
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 1, 2020
Police insurers wants to make sure that the departments they cover minimize risk for liability.
COVID-19: What travel insurance will and won't cover
Mar 3, 2020
Viral outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics are not typically listed in a travel insurance policy.
FAQ: When is a high deductible health plan with an HSA a good choice?
Nov 18, 2019
Hint: It helps to be healthy and wealthy.
The barter economy behind major art museums
by
Bennett Purser
and Kai Ryssdal
Oct 28, 2019
The Louvre spent 10 years negotiating with other museums to mount the largest Leonardo da Vinci exhibit ever. Here's a look inside the process.
What is active shooter insurance, and does my employer need it?
Jun 26, 2019
In the aftermath, insurance will cover medical bills.
The economics of kidnapping
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Maria Hollenhorst
and Daisy Palacios
Apr 30, 2019
How the criminal underworld operates the ransom business.
Would requiring prices in pharmaceutical ads make drugs cheaper?
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 9, 2019
The idea is that transparency would lead to more competition and lower costs. One drug company is already on board.
For public good, not for profit.
Want to know the true price of a hospital procedure?
Jan 4, 2019
A new system can help you find out.
CAT bonds could be key to paying for wildfire losses
by
Janet Babin
Dec 10, 2018
Some urge FEMA to issue a catastrophe bond to help pay for wildfire recovery.
What does public charge proposal mean for hospitals that treat immigrants?
by
Erika Beras
Dec 10, 2018
Today is the final day for comment for the Trump administration’s public charge proposal that would make it harder for immigrants to qualify for citizenship if they’ve used public benefits, including SNAP, public housing and Medicaid. Immigrants who’ve received cash assistance or long-term medical care already have a strike against them when they apply for […]