Julie Rovner

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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. | LOUIS VELAZQUEZ/UNSPLASH

Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?

In the 56 years since Medicare was established, few benefits have been added. That may change if Congress passes Democrats’ budget bill.

Aug 11, 2021

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Biden Is Caught In The Middle Of Polarizing Abortion Politics

Abortion-rights advocates are frustrated at the slow pace of action from a president they strongly supported — and who courted their votes.

Jul 13, 2021

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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure now leads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Expanding Insurance Coverage Is Top Priority for New Medicare-Medicaid Chief

“Our focus is going to be on making sure regulations and policies are going to be focused on improving coverage,” said Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who was sworn in on May 27.

Jun 3, 2021

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Biden Moves to Overturn Trump Birth Control Rules

Since the Trump rules took effect, Planned Parenthood and other providers have dropped out of the program, resulting in six states with no Title X providers.

Apr 14, 2021

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U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. | MARK THOMAS/PIXABAY

What to Know as ACA Heads to Supreme Court — Again

Nov 10, 2020

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Coming Abortion Fight Could Threaten Birth Control, Too

The addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the top court could have sweeping effects on women's reproductive rights.

Nov 5, 2020

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Biden’s Big Health Agenda Won’t Be Easy to Achieve

If Joe Biden wins the presidency in November, health is likely to play a high-profile role in his agenda. Just probably not in the way he or anyone else might have predicted.

Oct 22, 2020

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Kaiser Health News

Azar Says Federal Law Had Preexisting Conditions Covered Before ACA. Not So Much.

Jul 14, 2020

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COURTESY OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.

Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It’s Too Late

May 4, 2020