Sept. 14, 2026
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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 theHealth Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.
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