In its first
abortion case since the overturning of in 2022, the
Supreme Court this week looked unlikely to uphold an appeals court ruling that would dramatically restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. But the court already has another abortion-related case teed up for April, and abortion opponents have several more challenges in mind to limit the procedure in states where it remains legal. Meanwhile,
Republicans, including former President
Donald Trump, continue to take aim at popular health programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act on the campaign trail — much to the delight of
Democrats, who feel they have an advantage on the issue. This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Lauren Weber of The
Washington Post. Among the takeaways from this week’s episode: Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Tony Leys, who wrote a KFF Health News-NPR about Medicare and a very expensive air-ambulance ride. If you have a baffling or outrageous medical bill you’d like to share with us, . Subscribe to KFF Health News' free Morning Briefing. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too: KFF Health News’ “ ,” by Arthur Allen. Stat’s “ ,” by Olivia Goldhill. The Washington Post’s “ ,” by Hannah Sampson and Ben Brasch. Stateline’s “ ,” by Robbie Sequeira. Also mentioned on this week’s podcast: