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May 21, 2026
The Chatbot Will See You Now: Big Tech In Therapy
from Matt Stoller and David Dayen at "Organized Money"
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April 27, 2026
The Supreme Court case that could slow generic drugs
The Supreme Court hears a case about "skinny labels" — a legal carveout used by generic drugmakers — that has major stakes for patients.
April 8, 2026
Why drugs cost so much, 101: Medicine monopolies
How a street-smart patent lawyer helped shape a grand bargain between brand-name and generic drug companies — and the unforeseen consequences he's determined to fix.
March 19, 2026
‘Not workable’: How two Americans picked a plan this year — or didn’t
Featuring: An attorney with a kid who plays polo and a third-generation skateboard-shop owner.
February 26, 2026
The EpiPen and Food Allergies (from Drug Story)
How a lifesaving – and notoriously pricey – drug came to be. From journalist Thomas Goetz.
February 5, 2026
NYT’s Ron Lieber: ‘These people are not going to win’
When NYT columnist Ron Lieber's wife got an unexpected insurance denial 36 hours before surgery, he started asking: why does this happen? And how can we better arm ourselves in advance?
January 15, 2026
‘Sh**’s wild’: Scaling up, doubling down, and buckling in
We check in with Dollar For founder Jared Walker about how the organization massively scaled up their operations — as they (and the rest of us) navigate increasingly rocky terrain.
Reporting on why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can maybe do about it.
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April 28, 2026
New episode: The Supreme Court case that could slow generic drugs
This week, the Court hears a big case about drug patents.
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April 23, 2026
Chatbots haven’t totally nailed fighting medical bills
Plus: Is your doctor using an AI scribe?
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April 16, 2026
Help: My doctor is billing me by text?
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How to wipe out your medical bill with charity care
Most hospitals are required by law to provide financial assistance (AKA “charity care”) to a portion of their patients. And more people qualify than know about it.
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Picking a health insurance plan can be overwhelming. Here’s our best advice.
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