Biden

Can Democrats Reconcile Their Health Policy Differences?

October 7, 2021

Democratic lawmakers face tough health care compromises as they struggle to secure votes for their blockbuster spending bill.

Public Option(al): What Happened to Biden’s Big Idea?

April 29, 2021

While states experiment with public health insurance options, federal action has stalled.

Picture of Xavier Becerra, President Joe Biden's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services

Xavier Becerra: Get to Know Biden’s Pick to Lead HHS

January 28, 2021

We explore Becerra’s health policy record, what drives his views and what he could do about the country’s health care consolidation problem.

‘The Ten Year War’ Over Obamacare (and the Battles Ahead)

January 21, 2021

Reporter Jonathan Cohn says the battle over Obamacare offers lessons and clues as to where the party’s “unfinished crusade for universal coverage” may head next.

Debate Do-Over

October 1, 2020

Although health care consumed nearly one-third of the first presidential debate, the conversation left a lot to be desired.

Shifting Concerns

September 29, 2020

The 2020 election was supposed to be all about health care. Then 2020 happened.

Biden and COVID-19

September 24, 2020

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

September 22, 2020

Joe Biden wants to build on the ACA to move the country closer to universal coverage. How close would his plans get us?

Primary Concerns

February 5, 2020

We look at the polls and talk to voters to break down how and why health care is shaping the 2020 election.