Tradeoffs https://www.wfyi.org/tags/tradeoffs Tradeoffs en-US Copyright Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT Can a $50 billion rural health program make up for massive federal cuts to health care? https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-02-10/can-a-50-billion-rural-health-program-make-up-for-federal-cuts-to-health-care A new federal project called the Rural Health Transformation Program was designed to address health deserts in rural communities. What is it, and what impact could it have in Indiana? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-02-10/can-a-50-billion-rural-health-program-make-up-for-federal-cuts-to-health-care Lizzy McGrevy Homeless camp sweeps can harm health. Some cities are trying a new way. https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-11-21/homeless-camp-sweeps-can-harm-health-some-cities-are-trying-a-new-way Local governments across the U.S. have increasingly turned to sweeps and arrests as the number of people living on the nation’s streets exploded by nearly 60% between 2015 and 2024. But growing evidence shows that forcing people to move can harm their health. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-11-21/homeless-camp-sweeps-can-harm-health-some-cities-are-trying-a-new-way Ryan Levi Rising costs, fewer choices: What’s up with Medicare drug plans? https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-11-17/rising-costs-fewer-choices-whats-up-with-medicare-drug-plans Facing mounting financial pressures, insurance companies are changing the prescription drug coverage available to many consumers in Medicare Part D. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-11-17/rising-costs-fewer-choices-whats-up-with-medicare-drug-plans Leslie Walker Obamacare Premiums Are About to Soar. How'd We Get Here? https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-10-31/obamacare-premiums-are-about-to-soar-howd-we-get-here Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are set to shrink next year. Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the market, leaving those who stay with higher premiums. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-10-31/obamacare-premiums-are-about-to-soar-howd-we-get-here Dan Gorenstein, Melanie Evans Fear of deportation is keeping people from accessing healthcare https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-09-24/fear-of-deportation-is-keeping-people-from-accessing-healthcare According to a report from Axios, there has been a 127% increase in ICE arrests in Indiana from January to June of this year. Doctors, and others, worry that this will have negative health impacts on some of the 11 million immigrants here without legal status. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2025-09-24/fear-of-deportation-is-keeping-people-from-accessing-healthcare Lizzy McGrevy Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-10-28/heres-where-harris-and-trump-stand-on-three-big-health-care-issues The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion among other issues. Here's where the candidates stand. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-10-28/heres-where-harris-and-trump-stand-on-three-big-health-care-issues Ryan Levi Could pushing hospitals to give away more free care backfire? https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-03-07/could-pushing-hospitals-to-give-away-more-free-care-backfire With high health bills drowning patients in debt, some lawmakers want nonprofit hospitals to give away more free care. But experts warn that could wind up being worse for patients. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-03-07/could-pushing-hospitals-to-give-away-more-free-care-backfire Dan Gorenstein, Alex Olgin – Tradeoffs