Healthcare stayed front and center at Democratic debate by Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Voters got a better look at Democrats’ healthcare priorities on Tuesday, as 12 of the leading candidates attended the fourth debate.
Democrats throw debate punches on health plans by Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News Friday, September 13, 2019 The first question plunged the candidates into another debate about the merits and missteps of a “Medicare for All” plan.
3 healthcare takeaways from the Dems' big debate week by Robert King Thursday, August 1, 2019 The latest round of Democratic presidential primary debates had clashes over the electoral prospects of running on "Medicare for All."
How well do you know 2020 Dems' healthcare positions? by Paige Minemyer Monday, July 29, 2019 Ahead of the debates, test your knowledge of where the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on healthcare issues.
Harris' drug prices plan targets ad tax breaks by Robert King Friday, July 19, 2019 Presidential candidate Kamala Harris wants to get rid of the tax break drug companies get for direct-to-consumer advertising.
What’s ‘Medicare for all’? A primer by Paige Minemyer Thursday, February 28, 2019 Progressive Democrats have unveiled a new “Medicare for all” plan—but what exactly does that moniker mean? Well, it depends on who you ask.
Blue Cross of NC awards $2M to opioid epidemic projects—roundup by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has awarded $2 million to five projects tackling the state's opioid epidemic, plus more payer headlines.
Sen. Warren bill would make ACA plans more affordable by Paige Minemyer Thursday, March 22, 2018 Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill Wednesday that would increase subsidies offered to people buying insurance on the ACA exchanges.
Officials warn against delay of CHIP reauthorization by Leslie Small Friday, September 8, 2017 At a Senate hearing Thursday, witnesses urged lawmakers to reauthorize federal funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Harris to co-sponsor single-payer bill—roundup by Leslie Small Thursday, August 31, 2017 Kamala Harris, D-Calif., will co-sponsor a “Medicare for all” bill; Maine governor Paul LePage wants a ballot initiative to call Medicaid expansion "welfare."
