
Dylan Scott
Senior Correspondent
Dylan Scott covers health for Vox, guiding readers through new developments in modern medicine, the complexities of modern health care systems, and the emerging opportunities and challenges in improving our health.
Since joining the Vox newsroom in 2017, he has reported on the debate over repealing the Affordable Care Act from Capitol Hill, documented the emerging Medicare-for-all movement, and helped lead coverage on the Covid-19 pandemic. He was the primary reporter for two series on international health care, exploring how other nations achieve universal health care and their response to the novel coronavirus.
Dylan has covered health care policy since 2011, when he was a staff writer at Governing magazine. He wrote for Talking Points Memo, National Journal, and STAT before coming to Vox. He is a native Ohioan, a proud graduate of Ohio University, and a diehard fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers. You can reach him at dylan.scott@vox.com.
Latest articles by Dylan Scott


The hantavirus outbreak is still small. But it’s a huge test for a battered public health sector.


5 questions about the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, answered.


Most health influencers don’t have real credentials — but they are more influential than ever.


An Open AI model posted impressive results in emergency care. But we still need human doctors.


Why Americans have gone wild self-experimenting with the hottest thing in wellness: Peptides.


The real reason Trump’s health secretary is launching a podcast.


What The Pitt can teach us about addiction.


The best ways to protect your cognitive health might surprise you.


The FDA just approved Foundayo. Here’s what it can and can’t do.


The next phase of America’s drug crisis is here.