Phil Galewitz

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The Trump Medicaid Record: Big Goals, Yet Few Successes

The president promised when he entered office that he would enact a massive overhaul of Medicaid and repeal of the Affordable Care Act. But neither has happened.

Oct 29, 2020

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Election Gift for Florida? Trump Poised to Approve Drug Imports From Canada

Though Florida and five other states -- not in the Northwest -- have passed laws allowing them to seek federal approval to buy drugs from Canada, observers say the proposal is aimed at Florida.

Sep 18, 2020

Open (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control

Jun 3, 2020

Amid Pandemic, FDA Seizes Cheaper Drugs From Canada

Apr 20, 2020

Border Fight: Trump’s Plan To Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada Faces Hurdles

Dec 19, 2019

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

Supreme Court Seems Sympathetic To Insurers In Obamacare Case

Dec 11, 2019

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Flu shot clinic. | LEGACY HEALTH

The Startlingly High Cost Of The ‘Free’ Flu Shot

Nov 25, 2019

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DONNA FERGUSON MEETS HER SURGEON IN CANCUN THE DAY BEFOREHER SURGERY./ROCCO SAINT-MLEUX FOR KAISER HEALTH NEWS

To Save Money, American Patients And Surgeons Meet In Cancun

Aug 12, 2019

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CEO RICHARD MASTER CITES RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS AS THE BIGGEST IMPEDIMENT TO KEEPING LABOR COSTS DOWN./PHIL GALEWITZ/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Why Some CEOs Figure ‘Medicare For All’ Is Good For Business

Jun 17, 2019

Hospitals Check To See If Patients Are Donor-Worthy — Not Their Organs, But Pockets

Jan 28, 2019