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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    A new Democratic plan to expand Medicaid hits a big snag: Republican governorsA new Democratic plan to expand Medicaid hits a big snag: Republican governors
    Politics

    The Covid-19 stimulus bill isn’t going to fix the Medicaid expansion gap.

    By Dylan Scott
    Covid-19
    Covid-19 cases are down, vaccinations are up. But the US shouldn’t declare victory yet.Covid-19 cases are down, vaccinations are up. But the US shouldn’t declare victory yet.
    Covid-19

    The risks of reopening too quickly, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Covid-19
    One simple way to understand how effective the Covid-19 vaccines areOne simple way to understand how effective the Covid-19 vaccines are
    Covid-19

    All of the Covid-19 vaccines are more effective than your annual flu shot.

    By Dylan Scott
    Covid-19
    Is this the Covid-19 endgame?Is this the Covid-19 endgame?
    Covid-19

    Why experts believe life could be “normal-ish” by fall — and why they fear it won’t be.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Private equity ownership is killing people at nursing homesPrivate equity ownership is killing people at nursing homes
    Politics

    A new study describes the human toll of private equity firms buying up nursing homes.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The Covid-19 relief bill is also an Obamacare expansion billThe Covid-19 relief bill is also an Obamacare expansion bill
    Politics

    Millions of Americans could gain health coverage under the Democrats’ stimulus bill.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Charging patients just $10 more for medications leads to more deathsCharging patients just $10 more for medications leads to more deaths
    Politics

    The economic argument for eliminating out-of-pocket costs, in one new study.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s big FDA decisionJoe Biden’s big FDA decision
    Politics

    FDA commissioner will be an important role in the Biden administration. Here are the top two candidates.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Biden’s Covid-19 relief plan has a Medicaid expansion problemBiden’s Covid-19 relief plan has a Medicaid expansion problem
    Politics

    Millions of Americans are locked out of Medicaid during Covid-19. What are Democrats going to do about it?

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    What Biden should do if he’s serious about bringing down US health care costsWhat Biden should do if he’s serious about bringing down US health care costs
    Politics

    Hospital monopolies have exploded across the US. What is the Biden administration going to do about it?

    By Dylan Scott