The Big Picture
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First Aid Kit
April 10, 2026
New episode! Why drugs cost so much, 101: Medicine monopolies
Hey there — We’re always asking: Why do drugs cost so freaking much? In surveys,...
First Aid Kit
March 19, 2026
New episode: How two Americans picked insurance — or didn’t
Hey there — How many Americans dropped insurance when Obamacare costs skyrocketed for 2026? And how...
Podcast Episode
March 19, 2026
‘Not workable’: How two Americans picked a plan this year — or didn’t
Here’s how two Americans faced skyrocketing health insurance premiums. Featuring reporting from KFF Health News....
First Aid Kit
February 26, 2026
The EpiPen and Food Allergies (from Drug Story)
Hey there — Today on the podcast, we have something a little different: an episode...
Podcast Episode
January 15, 2026
‘Sh**’s wild’: Scaling up, doubling down, and buckling in
We reconnect with Dollar For founder Jared Walker and hear about how the organization has...
First Aid Kit
October 23, 2025
New episode: Why this economist wants your medical bills
Hey there — We’ve got a new episode out today, and a new way you...
Podcast Episode
October 23, 2025
This health economist wants your medical bills
Economist Vivian Ho has been researching the US health care system for four decades. These...
First Aid Kit
July 18, 2025
Why drugs cost so much — and can be hard to even find
Four newsletter installments and two podcast episodes bringing together everything we knew — and everything...
Podcast Episode
July 2, 2025
Robots sing: The Prescription Drug Playbook Song
Producer Claire Davenport created a ridiculous song to commemorate the endless process of hunting down...
Podcast Episode
June 29, 2025
The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part Two
Experts share their insider tips. Episode two in a two-part series....
Podcast Episode
May 1, 2025
A longtime expert puts 2025-so-far in perspective
Two stories that suggest the big picture in healthcare – with KFF Health News...
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