After packing the courts, the president’s use of executive authority will be more effective.
Health Care
Why Congress Can’t Stop Surprise Medical Bills
The House and Senate had a bipartisan agreement to end health care’s most exploitative practice. Then it all fell apart.
Why Are Patient Groups Silent on High Drug Prices?
Until advocates are willing to take on Big Pharma, reform efforts have no chance.
Conservatives’ Relaxed Attitude About the Pandemic Will Not Last
Studies show that conservatives are more attuned to threats, so why are they acting blasé about this pandemic?
As Ohio Plans for Opioid Settlement, Treatment Should Come First
The state’s priority should be on getting opioid addicts into long-term treatment before it’s too late.
How to End the Democrats’ Health Care Demolition Derby
The fight over Medicare for All is destroying the party’s 2020 chances. “Medicare Prices for All” is the way out.
Health Care’s Biggest Problem Is Getting Worse
And 2020 Democrats don’t have a plan to fix it.
The Trump Administration Is Sabotaging Veterans’ Access to Health Care
In its push toward privatization, the VA is actively thwarting Congressional oversight.
Opioid Prescriptions in the U.S. Are Down, But It Still Leads the World
New data suggests that neither of the two competing narratives about the crisis are entirely true.
The Republicans Don’t Care About Your Access to Health Care
Trump says he wants the GOP to be the party of health care, but congressional Republicans have no interest in your health.
