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‘We Vape, We Vote’: How Vaping Crackdowns Are Politicizing Vapers

By Rachel Bluth and Lauren Weber October 10, 2019

In response to the crackdowns on vaping, those who use or sell the e-cigarette products are mobilizing. Touting the “We Vape, We Vote” slogan, this burgeoning movement is positioning itself to be a factor in 2020 elections.

1 In 6 Insured Hospital Patients Get A Surprise Bill For Out-Of-Network Care

By Rachel Bluth June 20, 2019

On average, 16% of inpatient stays and 18% of emergency visits left a patient with at least one out-of-network charge, most of those came from doctors offering treatment at the hospital, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Sen. Alexander Details His Plan To Fix Surprise Medical Bills

By Rachel Bluth June 19, 2019

A legislative package from Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) would handle surprise medical bills by having insurers pay them the “median in-network rate,” meaning the rate would be similar to what the plan charges other doctors in the area for the same procedure.

Senators Agree Surprise Medical Bills Must Go. But How?

By Rachel Bluth June 18, 2019

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is scheduled next week to mark up a massive legislative package on curbing health costs, but some of the details remain unresolved, including what formula to use to pay doctors and hospitals involved in surprise medical bills.

In Combating Surprise Bills, Lawmakers Miss Sky-High Air Ambulance Costs

By Rachel Bluth June 14, 2019

The median cost of an air ambulance bill is more than $36,000 and seldom covered by insurance, sparking many consumer complaints. Yet none of the proposals introduced or circulating in Congress to fix surprise medical bills address these services.

Investors’ Deep-Pocket Push To Defend Surprise Medical Bills

By Rachel Bluth and Emmarie Huetteman September 11, 2019

As lobbyists purporting to represent doctors and hospitals fight attempts to control surprise medical bills, it has become increasingly clear that the force behind the effort is not just medical professionals, but also investors from private equity firms.

Sen. Alexander Releases Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs, End Surprise Bills

By Rachel Bluth May 23, 2019

The Republican’s legislation, prepared with Sen. Patty Murray, the ranking Democrat on Alexander’s health committee, would be an ambitious lift because it also deals with prescription drug patents, health transparency and vaccine messaging.

Are Surprises Ahead For Legislation To Curb Surprise Medical Bills?

By Rachel Bluth May 22, 2019

This high-profile issue has gained bipartisan attention, but it remains unclear if that’s enough to move it to the finish line. Here’s a review of the current state of play.

Is It A Feminist Right To Want More Sex? One Company Thinks A Pill Is The Answer

By Rachel Bluth May 10, 2019

The savvy “Right to Desire” campaign relies on feminist messages and social media to raise patient awareness about low libido. Addyi, the only drug currently approved to treat it, has shown limited effectiveness.

Drug Industry Patents Go Under Senate Judiciary Committee’s Microscope

By Rachel Bluth May 7, 2019

During a hearing Tuesday, panel members focused on how drug companies have used patents to allegedly protect their competitive edge and profits.

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