Public HealthApril 28, 2020
Widely Used Surgical Masks Are Putting Health Care Workers at Serious Risk
Because high-end N95 masks are scarce, hospitals and other medical centers are using less protective surgical masks
Stories by Shefali Luthra
PolicyJune 27, 2019
Democrats Divided on “Medicare for All” in First Debate
Senator Elizabeth Warren and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio were the only candidates in the first night in favor of eliminating private insurance
Public HealthOctober 23, 2018
Politicians Hop Onboard "Medicare for All" Train, Destination Unknown
Could proposals for all-encompassing health coverage become empty campaign slogans?
MedicineMay 19, 2018
Vermont Legislators Pass Law Allowing Drug Imports
The state is the first to approve such legislation, but importation would still require federal sign-off
MedicineFebruary 18, 2018
States Are Advancing Bills Designed to Lower Drug Costs with Importation Plans
The legislation seeks federal permission to buy drugs from Canada
MedicineSeptember 11, 2017
Meningitis B Vaccine’s High Price Tag Poses a Health Care Conundrum
Most universities do not require the widely-advertised inoculation
Public HealthSeptember 7, 2017
Hurricane Health Toll: Texas Doctor Uses Lessons from Katrina
A veteran of New Orleans and San Antonio hospitals talks about health challenges in the wake of Harvey and Irma