Julie Rovner appears in the following:
Opinion: Always The Bridesmaid, Public Health Rarely Spotlighted Until It's Too Late
Friday, May 01, 2020
Because the public health system mostly operates in the background, it rarely gets the attention or funding it deserves ― until there's a crisis.
Biden's Health Play In A COVID-19 Economy: Lower Medicare's Eligibility Age To 60
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposes letting 60-year-olds enroll in Medicare. He'd pay for the expansion out of general tax revenue, he says, not the Medicare fund.
U.S. Elections 2020: Understanding What's At Stake For Health Care
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
With the Iowa caucuses and first primaries just weeks away, many voters say they're still confused about how presidential candidates differ on health care. Here's a guide to key issues and terms.
Roe v. Wade: Settled Law Or Bad Precedent? States Prep For An Overturn
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
A Supreme Court case in March will test the new five-member conservative majority. If justices strike federal abortion protections, look for a state-by-state quilt of abortion "deserts" and "havens."
Stakes High For Democrats And Republicans In Bid To Rush ACA To Supreme Court
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
Both sides say they want the high court to quickly weigh in on a case that could invalidate the federal health law. Whatever the court decides will likely have consequences in 2020 elections.
Obamacare Takes Another Hit In Federal Appeals Court Ruling
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A federal court in New Orleans has declared a portion of the health law unconstitutional, asking the lower court to reconsider the rest. This leaves the future of the law in limbo.
What Else Disappears If The ACA Is Overturned?
Monday, December 16, 2019
Though it has been on the books for nearly a decade, the Affordable Care Act faces a big court challenge right now that could overturn it. Here's what happens if the federal health law goes away.
Which Health Care Strategy Has The Edge Among Democrats And Swing Voters?
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Fans of "Medicare for All" are betting that most Democrats who vote have moved left since 2008, at least on health care. But results from a mix of recent polls suggest voters' views aren't clear-cut.
Want New Taxes To Pay For Health Care? Lessons From The Affordable Care Act
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
When passing the ACA, Democrats touted the fact that they had included many measures to pay for the bill's expanded coverage. But nearly 10 years later, Congress has eliminated many of those taxes.
High-Ranking Dog Provides Key Training For Military's Medical Students
Friday, November 08, 2019
Service dogs are a common sight at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, near Washington, D.C. But this special canine trains would-be healers how to pick the right dog for a wounded veteran.
'Cadillac Tax' On Generous Health Plans May Be Headed For Repeal
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The tax on an employer's generous health plan — originally envisioned as a way to get patients to avoid unneeded care — has never been implemented. Now Congress is considering a bipartisan repeal.
Medicare vs Public Option Explained
Friday, August 02, 2019
Figure out exactly what the difference between "Medicare for All" and the "public option" is.
Radical Or Incremental? What's Really In Joe Biden's Health Plan
Saturday, July 20, 2019
The Biden plan released this week is an update of the Affordable Care Act with controversial differences. Among them: a "public option" that covers abortion, and subsidized premiums for more people.
The Affordable Care Act Is Back In Court: 5 Facts You Need To Know
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
The ACA is again being put to the test, after a lower court judge ruled the massive health law unconstitutional. The case might yet ricochet back to the Supreme Court ahead of the 2020 election.
American Medical Association Wades Into Abortion Debate With Lawsuit
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
After decades on the sidelines, the medical trade group is taking a more aggressive stance by fighting two North Dakota laws it says interfere with the doctor-patient relationship.
Trump Throws Support Behind Fix For Surprise Medical Bills, But Hurdles Remain
Thursday, May 09, 2019
A bipartisan group of senators has been working on a plan to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. Disagreements within the health care industry could thwart those efforts.
Foes Of Trump's Restrictions On Family Planning Clinics See Law On Their Side
Thursday, February 28, 2019
In 1991, the Supreme Court upheld restrictions on family planning providers that are similar to rules proposed by the Trump Administration. But Trump critics say the legal landscape has changed.
Former Rep. John Dingell Left An Enduring Health Care Legacy
Friday, February 08, 2019
During the 1980s and early 1990s, Rep. John Dingell was instrumental in expanding the Medicaid program, reshaping Medicare and modernizing the Food and Drug Administration. He died Thursday night.
Trump Highlights Health Agenda And Vows To Lower 'Unfair' Drug Prices
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
The president's State of the Union address laid out a series of goals, including lowering prescription prices, pursuing an end to the HIV epidemic and increasing research for childhood cancers.
House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Members of the new Democratic majority in the House vow to reverse restrictions that Republicans have imposed on abortions. But the efforts could lead to titanic fights that imperil other legislation.
