Why haven't Kansas and Alabama — among other holdouts — expanded access to Medicaid? Only 10 states have not joined the federal program that expands Medicaid to people who are still in the "coverage gap" for health care Rose Conlon
Pharma reps have visited doctors for decades. What impact does it have on patients? A economic research study shows that oncologists' prescribing habits change after they've been visited by pharmaceutical sales reps — and it also shows the changes do not extend patients' lives. Sydney Lupkin
Finally! Tough new safety rules on silica dust are out to protect miners' lungs Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday. Justin Hicks
Why former NIH Director Francis Collins went public with his cancer diagnosis NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with the former director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis.
Can home health companies continue without hiring more migrant workers? Many say no Demand continues to outstrip the supply of home health workers as America ages. An industry official says it can't continue without recruiting more migrants. Kathy Ritchie
How 'deinstitutionalization' changed the face of mental health care in Washington state Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with Seattle Times reporter Sydney Brownstone about "Deinstitutionalization," and how that effort in the 60's and 70's attempted to refocus mental health support with community care. Libby Denkmann
What do the graves around Northern State hospital tell us about the Lost Patients who lived there? Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with Northern State Hospital historian John Horne about some of the history surrounding the location & the gravestones he's found. Libby Denkmann
It's open enrollment season. Do you know your health insurance terms? Open enrollment is back again and with it, the many confusing health insurance terms. Here are some of those terms defined to help you choose the best plan for you. Selena Simmons-Duffin
