Julie Rovner

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The debt ceiling deal takes a bite out of health programs. It could have been much worse.

It spares health programs like Medicaid from the deep cuts approved in April by the Republican-led House

Jun 2, 2023

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Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

In conservative states, a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living there

May 25, 2023

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Analysis: Recent ruling on mifepristone could affect more than abortion drugs

PhRMA has remained relatively silent, but the drug group can look to the American Medical Association for a lesson in how sitting on the sidelines of a polarizing issue can cost an industry or profession a chunk of its autonomy

Apr 11, 2023

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Abortion Issue Helps Limit Democrats’ Losses in Midterms

Backlash over the Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn 49 years of abortion rights helped buck a historical trend.

Nov 10, 2022

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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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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

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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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