What the Health? From 窪蹋勛圖厙 News

Join Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for 窪蹋勛圖厙 News, along with top health policy reporters from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico and other media outlets to discuss the latest news and explain what the health is going on here in Washington.

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    KHNs What The Health?: SCOTUS Punts On ACA Case For Now

    The Supreme Court said it wont hear an expedited case that threatens to overturn the Affordable Care Act. That means the future of the ACA will continue to be a top political issue through the November election. Meanwhile, a major doctors group endorses Medicare for All. Sort of. And both sides in the abortion debate mark the 47th anniversary of the Supreme Courts landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Caitlin Owens of Axios join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, for extra credit, the panelists suggest their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Trump Takes Credit Where It Isnt Due

    President Donald Trump says he saved popular protections for preexisting conditions, even though his administration is in court asking them to be struck down. Meanwhile, Democrats who want to run against Trump in the fall continue to argue among themselves over health issues. And Kansas may become the next state to expand Medicaid. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN and Shefali Luthra of Kaiser Health News join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Democrats Roll Dice On SCOTUS And The ACA

    A group of Democratic state attorneys general are betting the Supreme Court will take up the case and overturn a federal appeals court ruling in time for the 2020 elections. In other high-court news, most Republicans in Congress are asking the justices to use a Louisiana law to overturn the landmark abortion-rights ruling, Roe v. Wade. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Rovner also interviews NPRs Richard Harris, who wrote the latest KHN-NPR Bill of the Month feature.

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    KHNs What The Health?: How Do Other Countries Pay For Health Care?

    Every country provides and pays for health care differently. Yet surveys show the U.S. health system covers fewer people and costs more than the systems of most other industrialized countries. Are there international systems that the U.S. could emulate or borrow from? On this special episode of KHNs What the Health? host Julie Rovner interviews international health experts Gerard Anderson of Johns Hopkins and Christopher Pope of the Manhattan Institute.

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    KHNs What The Health?: ACA Still Under A Cloud After Court Ruling

    A federal appeals court in New Orleans has agreed with a lower court that a key piece of the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. But it is sending the case back to the lower-court judge to decide how much of the rest of the law can stand. Also, Congress is leaving town after finishing work on a major spending bill that includes many changes to health policy. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Legislate-A-Palooza

    The House passed legislation that would give federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The measure appears headed for passage in the Senate, and President Donald Trump has promised to sign the measure into law. Meanwhile, House and Senate lawmakers have a tentative deal on surprise medical bills, but dont count on a compromise just yet. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News join guest host Mary Agnes Carey of KHN to discuss this and more. And for extra credit, the panelists offer their favorite health stories of the week they think you should read, too.

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    KHNs What The Health?: We Spend HOW MUCH On Health Care?

    The annual accounting of national health spending is out. And the 2018 health bill for the U.S. was $3.6 trillion, consuming nearly a fifth of the nations economy. Meanwhile, Congress is nearing the end of the year without having finished either its annual spending bills or several other high-priority health items. Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more. Also, Rovner interviews KHNs Markian Hawryluk about the latest KHN-NPR Bill of the Month.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Hows That Open Enrollment Going?

    Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Acts marketplace plans is halfway over and, so far, the number of people signing up is down, but not dramatically. Meanwhile, Congress and President Donald Trump cant seem to agree on what to do about teen vaping, drug prices or surprise medical bills. And Democrats lurch to the left on abortion. Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more health news.

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    KHNs What The Health?: The Health Care Campaign

    Health care is still a top issue in the Democratic primary debate for president, but the candidates complicated plans may be doing more to confuse than to educate voters. Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Caitlin Owens of Axios and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more health news. Also, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week.

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    KHNs What The Health: Spending Bill Slowdown

    Its November, do you know where your HHS spending bill is? Still stuck in Congress. Meanwhile, lawmakers move ahead on restricting tobacco products for youth while the administrations proposal is MIA. Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss this and more health news from the week. Also, Rovner interviews Dan Weissmann, host of the podcast An Arm and a Leg.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Elections Matter

    Key Democratic wins in 2019 state elections in Virginia and (probably) Kentucky could have big implications for health care in general and Medicaid in particular. And in the Democratic presidential primary, Elizabeth Warren is catching flak from all sides over her Medicare For All plan. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Caitlin Owens of Axios and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, Rovner interviews KHNs Laura Ungar, who wrote the latest KHN-NPR Bill of the Month. For extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Spooky Stuff

    If its Halloween, that means open enrollment for plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges is right around the corner. Prices are down this year, but the future of the health law remains in doubt due to a lawsuit seeking to have the entire measure thrown out. This week, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News and Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, the panelists read the top entries in KHNs Halloween Health Haiku Contest.

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    KHNs What The Health?: All About Medicaid

    Medicares sister program actually covers more people than Medicare. Its complex and sometimes confusing, but Medicaid is critical to states, health care providers and the more than 70 million people it serves. In this episode of KHNs What the Health? host Julie Rovner interviews Diane Rowland, formerlyEVP and Executive Director of the Medicaid Program at the Kaiser Family Foundation and one of the nations top Medicaid experts. Then Rovner, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Tami Luhby of CNN and Joanne Kenen of Politico discuss some of the current debates surrounding Medicaid and its future.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Democrats Do Drugs (Prices)

    House Democrats start legislative work on House Speaker Nancy Pelosis prescription drug pricing bill; health is again a featured player in the Democratic presidential candidate debate; and courts around the country hold up President Donald Trumps health agenda. This week, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Tami Luhby of CNN, and Joanne Kenen of Politico join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Trump Merges Health And Immigration

    President Donald Trump has ordered that legal immigrants obtain health insurance within 30 days of arriving or prove they can pay for any possible medical need another policy certain to be challenged in court. Meanwhile, health issues continue to play a major role in campaign 2020. This week, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Trump Turns To Medicare

    President Donald Trump, dogged by an impeachment inquiry, tries to change the subject by unveiling an executive order aimed at expanding the role of private Medicare health plans. The Trump administration also launched an effort this week to expand wellness programs aimed at getting people with insurance to practice better health habits even though research has shown the efforts dont generally improve health or save money. This week, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Impeachment And The Health Agenda

    Washington is abuzz with impeachment talk, but what impact would such a move have on congressional action on prescription drug prices and surprise bills? Also, a study out this week shows that health insurance costs for both employers and workers continue to rise. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Tennessee Seeks Medicaid Changes

    Tennessee wants to convert its Medicaid program to a block grant. But is its plan legal? Meanwhile, Congress continues to struggle with legislation to rein in prescription drug prices and surprise medical bills. This week, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Jennifer Haberkorn of the Los Angeles Times and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Rovner also interviews Dr. Marty Makary, author of the new book The Price We Pay about why health care costs so much.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Despite Booming Economy, Uninsured Rate Ticks Up

    Nearly 2 million more Americans were uninsured in 2018 than in the previous year, according to the Census Bureaus annual report. Plus, the Trump administration announced plans to ban flavored vape liquids, and Congress is back and working to address high prescription drug prices and surprise medical bills. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.

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    KHNs What The Health?: Waiting For The Trump Health Plan

    President Donald Trump keeps promising a new health plan, but so far its nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is proposing a plan to cancel billions of dollars in medical debt owed by patients. This week, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Kimberly Leonard of the Washington Examiner join KHNs Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Rovner also interviews KHNs Rachel Bluth about the latest Bill of the Month feature. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.