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Emily Pisacreta
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7/23/26
New episode! Veteran health reporter Julie Rovner is back
And she's worried.
7/02/26
Podcast feed drop: A tool everyone needs to hear about
From ProPublica’s new podcast, Paper Trail.
6/26/26
New Starter Pack: People being awesome
And some bad ACA news, sorry.
6/18/26
Mailbag! Mysterious fees and the semantics of “charity care”
Answers to reader questions, plus introducing our new intern.
6/04/26
Starter pack: Help! I’m in collections over medical debt
Our new resource about dealing with medical debt collectors.
5/28/26
A scary look at what’s going on with Obamacare enrollment
From our partners at KFF Health News.
5/14/26
Who’s suing patients over medical debt? It’s not just hospitals anymore
Plus, two genuinely good news stories worth reading.
4/28/26
New episode: The Supreme Court case that could slow generic drugs
This week, the Court hears a big case about drug patents.
4/10/26
New episode! Why drugs cost so much, 101: Medicine monopolies
The backroom deal that set the rules, and the boardwalk guy who brokered them.
2/20/26
Hey, help us do our jobs better
Take our quick survey, okay?
1/29/26
Beware medical credit cards and loans
What to watch out for, and what to try instead.
1/09/26
Knock out your check-ups early in the year — seriously
Especially if you have a high deductible.
7/02/25
A local clinic might have a line on affordable meds
Your mileage may vary, but here’s a roadmap.
6/26/25
An old school but worthy directory of prescription drug resources
Especially for need-based assistance programs.