As abortion and other reproductive issues gain more prominence in the looming election, some Republicans are trying to moderate their anti-abortion positions, particularly in states where access to the procedure remains politically popular. Meanwhile, open enrollment is underway for Medicare, even as some health plans are challenging in court the federal government’s decision to reduce their quality ratings — with millions of dollars at stake. This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Stat, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Victoria Knight of Axios.
Among the takeaways from this week’s episode: Also this week, Rovner interviews Tricia Neuman, senior vice president of KFF and executive director of its Program on Medicare Policy, about Medicare open enrollment and the changes to the program for 2025. Subscribe to KFF Health News' free Morning Briefing. Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: NBC News’ “ ,” by Abigail Brooks.
Vanity Fair’s “ ,” by Katherine Eban. The Atlantic’s “ ,” by Rose Horowitch. NPR’s “ ,” by Rosemary Westwood and Jack Jenkins.
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