STAT+: How $500 explains Republican health policy, and the GLP-1 Rx wave

You’re reading STAT’s Health Care Inc. newsletter Alex Wong/Getty Images Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09. This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. There are two types of people: Those who have played RollerCoaster Tycoon, and those who haven’t. Nothing slaps like the original, but the upcoming reboot looks kinda cool. Send me your roller coaster designs, or just say hi: [email protected]. Trump’s health policy: cash President Trump’s decision to funnel $500 checks to a specific subgroup of people with Affordable Care Act plans, right before the midterms, isn’t just another political quid pro quo. It captures the one loose health policy Republicans cling to: Let cash fix everything. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Business of Health Care Reporter Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.