Episodes
The Opioid Crisis Is Still Here
While the coronavirus pandemic has sucked up all the oxygen, the opioid crisis continues to get worse.
The Medicare Cliff
Medicare is usually a top election issue. But not this year, even though one of its trust funds is fast running out of money.
Research Corner: Picking Plans
We explore new research on why we so often struggle to pick the best health insurance plans.
Losing a Hospital
How one rural Kansas town dealt with losing its only hospital and what lessons it has for the rest of the country.
The Other SCOTUS Health Care Case
While most eyes are on the ACA, another Supreme Court case could also have big implications for health care prices and policies.
Debate Do-Over
Although health care consumed nearly one-third of the first presidential debate, the conversation left a lot to be desired.
Biden and COVID-19
We ask the experts about Biden's plans to increase COVID-19 testing, shore up PPE and supply chains, and institute a national mask mandate.
Biden and the ACA
Joe Biden wants to build on the ACA to move the country closer to universal coverage. How close would his plans get us?
Trump and COVID-19
What do experts think of President Trump's COVID-19 response? And what do they think a second Trump term could look like for health policy?
Trump and Reproductive Health
President Trump has pushed to limit access to abortion and contraceptive coverage. What impacts have those moves had?
A Telehealth Checkup
COVID-19 has forced rule changes that have created a telehealth revolution. What have we learned, and are these policies here to stay?