Newsletter 12.01.2019
4th Week of November
Under the Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related how special interests influence America.
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Newsletter 11.22.2019
3rd Week of November
Under the Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests influence America.
Commentary, Health care 11.21.2019
Beware of Health Insurance Scams, Especially When Shopping Online
Now that open enrollment is upon us, consumers must be extra careful not only of the plan they’re buying, but from where they’re buying it.
Health care, Money 11.19.2019
Top Democratic Consultants Have Worked for Anti-Medicare for All Campaign
The dark money group’s 2018 tax returns reveal hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on consultants who have strong connections to moderate Democrats.
Newsletter 11.15.2019
2nd Week of November
Under the Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests influence America.
Commentary, Health care 11.13.2019
Where Physicians and Patients Split on Single Payer Health Care
Physicians may be concerned about paying off their loans right away under a single payer system. But overall improvements should justify the changes to physician salaries, Dr. Feierabend contends.
Newsletter 11.07.2019
1st Week of November
Under the Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests influence America.
Commentary 11.06.2019
Meal programs struggle as funding dwindles
Cutting welfare programs might seem like a simple budgetary choice for Congress. But poverty among the elderly is growing, and more individuals will go hungry if cuts continue.
Newsletter 10.31.2019
5th Week of October
Under the Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests influence America.
Ask Tarbell 10.30.2019
Ask Tarbell: What’s the Fuss about the December Dem Debate?
Tarbell is answering your (relatively brief) questions about policy and influence. Up first: why are democratic candidates stressing about the December debate?
Commentary 10.29.2019
Be Wary of the Complex Pros and Cons of Medicare Plans
Congress is changing the Medicare options on the market, and Trudy Lieberman advises of the results for patients and taxpayers.
Newsletter 10.18.2019
3rd Week of October
Under The Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests operate in America.
Health care 10.15.2019
Hospital Industry Leading Fight Against Medicare for All
With high profits hinging on inflated prices and surprise billing, one of the largest investor-owned hospital networks is flexing connections to campaigns against Medicare for All.
Newsletter 10.10.2019
2nd Week of October
Under The Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests shape America.
Commentary 10.10.2019
Congress May Move to Lower Drug Prices Later this Year or Next
Republicans in Congress, who might have held out on reducing drug prices and adding transparency in the past, are feeling pressure ahead of elections.
Newsletter 10.03.2019
1st Week of October
Under The Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests shape America.
Newsletter 09.27.2019
4th Week of September
Under The Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests shape America.
Newsletter 09.19.2019
3rd Week of September
Under The Influences is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests shape America.
Newsletter 09.12.2019
2nd Week of September
Under The Influence is Tarbell’s weekly roundup of stories and ideas related to how special interests operate in America.
Analysis 09.11.2019
Expect More Health Industry Spin At Thursday’s Democratic Debate
The Democratic debates may make you think Americans are scared of “losing” private insurance. But candidates who Medicare For All are still going strong.