Andrew Villegas is an associate editor at Kaiser Health News where he works on story production, photo illustrations, graphics and directs KHN's social media effort. His stories have appeared in The Washington Post, USA Today, McClatchy Newspapers, npr.org and MSNBC.com. Before joining KHN at its launch, Villegas spent two years as a political and government reporter at the Greeley (Colo.) Tribune after graduating from the University of Colorado in 2006, where he received degrees in Journalism and English.
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Scituate, R.I., has taken its own first steps toward health reform by creating a system for the town's uninsured residents that allows them access to basic primary care services.
Dec 15, 2009
As a part of our "Are You Covered?" series, KHN and NPR examine how a health overhaul would affect Medicaid recipients.
Oct 05, 2009
As a part of our "Are You Covered?" series, KHN and NPR examine employer-sponsored health insurance.
Sep 28, 2009
Dr. Robert Ouellet, formerly of the Canadian Medical Association, has examined health care systems in Europe as well as his own. He says both the U.S. and Canada could learn a lot from The Netherlands - it has private insurance companies, and everyone is covered.
Sep 25, 2009
Health economists say their "failsafe" proposal would keep health care spending from growing.
Sep 10, 2009
More than three quarters of Americans older than age 50 have concerns that the insurance system as it stands now will not be able to continue to pay for medical treatment for them or that of someone they know, according to a poll released Wednesday by the AARP, the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association.
Sep 09, 2009
A new report offers specific recommendations on how to "bend the curve" regarding costs to the nation's health system.
Sep 01, 2009
At a forum in Chicago, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday the release of $1.2 billion of stimulus money to help with the adoption of electronic medical records at a forum in Chicago.
Aug 20, 2009
One of every four Denver residents is served by Denver Health, a system known for its efficiency and quality. CEO Patricia Gabow talks about how 'integrated care' works.
Aug 14, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Friday in a conference call with members of the Service Employees Internation Union that some people protesting at town hall meetings around America are trying to silence the health care debate.
Aug 07, 2009