A rapidly changing landscape for abortion has left patients, providers, employers, and lawmakers alike wondering what is and is not legal and what to do next. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress have resumed negotiations on legislation to lower drug prices and, potentially, continue expanded insurance subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health policy stories of the week they think you should read, too:

Alice Miranda Ollstein: NiemanLab’s “Unimaginable Abortion Stories Will Become More Common. Is American Journalism Ready?” by Laura Hazard Owen

Sandhya Raman: The Atlantic’s “The Great Veterinary Shortage,” by Sarah Zhang

Tami Luhby: The Wall Street Journal’s “Medical Debt Is Being Wiped Off Credit Reports. What That Means for You,” by Ayse Kelce 

Also mentioned on this week’s podcast:

KHN’s “Three Things to Know About Insurance Coverage for Abortion,” by Julie Appleby

KHN’s “How Much Health Insurers Pay for Almost Everything Is About to Go Public,” by Julie Appleby

Click here for a transcript of the episode.

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