KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on two major public radio programs in early May 2026 to discuss federal health policies:
- On May 8, Rovner joined Science Friday to analyze vaccine research, vaping regulations, and drug access policies.
- On May 5, she discussed the Supreme Court’s decision on the abortion pill mifepristone during an interview on NPR’s Morning Edition.
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, also contributed to the national conversation on drug pricing:
On May 7, Gounder appeared on CBS News’ The Daily Report to examine the rising cost of prescription drugs, despite expectations tied to TrumpRx.
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