Survey Says: Medicaid Recipients Really Like Their Coverage And Care
A new survey shows that Medicaid beneficiaries are happy with their care and don't have trouble finding a doctor.
Politics: Issues
FAQ: How Would The Republican Health Care Bills Affect You?
The bills under consideration in Congress would make big changes in health care coverage and costs for millions of people. Our searchable FAQ provides answers to key questions on where, how and why.
For Many, Medicaid Provides The Only Route To Mental Health Care
The Senate's proposed rollback of the Medicaid expansion could cut off mental health benefits to many people who have gotten care for the first time as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
Georgia OB-GYN Will Lead Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, who leads the Georgia Department of Public Health, has been appointed CDC director. She'll take over as the Trump administration seeks big cuts to the CDC's budget.
Who Would Enjoy Tax Breaks Under The GOP Health Care Proposals?
The GOP health bills would eliminate many of the taxes that help pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Wealthy individuals stand to gain the most. And customers of tanning salons.
States Move To Tighten Medicaid Enrollment, Even Without A New Health Law
Some states are seeking to make major changes in their Medicaid programs that would end coverage for millions of people, even if the Affordable Care Act isn't repealed.
Ethics Office Director Walter Shaub Resigns, Saying Rules Need To Be Tougher
Shaub, who has had many battles with the Trump administration, says he is quitting to become a legal activist. He says the "current situation" shows tougher ethics action is needed.
In A Conservative Corner Of California, A Push To Preserve Obamacare
A coalition of health clinics in northeast California is asking local officials to defend the Affordable Care Act. And some are, despite the area's conservative politics.
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Built Reputation Fighting HIV And Opioids In Indiana
Dr. Jerome Adams is credited with persuading then-Gov. Mike Pence to authorize syringe exchanges in the state. If confirmed, public health advocates are hopeful he'll have sway in Washington.
A Look At The Ongoing Upheaval In Venezuela
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Javier Corrales, a professor at Amherst College who studies Latin American democracies, about Venezuela's economic and political crises.