David Dayen

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  • Aug 13, 2026
    Lawmakers wanted to reform surprise billing so patients weren’t hit with unexpected charges. But they also created a parallel system with new middlemen that is increasing...
  • Jun 15, 2026
    The industry is hugely lucrative, with endless sums of cash to influence lawmakers. A new report tracks 25 years of health insurance industry donations.
  • Jun 12, 2026
    The industry is hugely lucrative, with endless sums of cash to influence lawmakers. A new report tracks 25 years of health insurance industry donations.
  • Jun 11, 2026
    The industry is hugely lucrative, with endless sums of cash to influence lawmakers. A new report tracks 25 years of health insurance industry donations.
  • May 29, 2026
    The question speaks to how in the Democratic Party, there is no price paid for the inability to govern.
  • Apr 1, 2026
    The provider will be on the ground floor of the Dinkins Municipal Building, and is another step on the road to a free, universal program citywide.
  • Mar 31, 2026
    The provider will be on the ground floor of the Dinkins Municipal Building, and is another step on the road to a free, universal program citywide.