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Selena Simmons-Duffin

Health Policy Correspondent

She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'

She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'

Selena Simmons-Duffin | Oct 7, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
As of Oct. 1, refugees lose access to Medicaid across the countryAs of Oct. 1, refugees lose access to Medicaid across the country
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Oct 1, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
Senators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon generalSenators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general
Rachel Carlson, Selena Simmons-Duffin | Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
New maps reveal massive gaps in access to affordable birth control across the U.SNew maps reveal massive gaps in access to affordable birth control across the U.S
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Sep 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
'What are we going to do?' The mom of a trans teen grapples with Trump's Medicaid move'What are we going to do?' The mom of a trans teen grapples with Trump's Medicaid move
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Aug 16, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.
Selena Simmons-Duffin, Rob Stein | Aug 11, 2026, 8:20 PM UTC
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
There's a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Aug 9, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC
Trump's HHS shelves threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care
Trump's HHS shelves threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care
NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be pushing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Jul 13, 2026, 8:22 PM UTC
Trump's HHS abandons threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care
Trump's HHS abandons threat to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding over trans care
NPR has learned that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be finalizing its most aggressive attempt to end gender-affirming care for youth nationally.
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Jul 13, 2026, 8:22 PM UTC
Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention
Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention
Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump's executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected.
Selena Simmons-Duffin | Jul 8, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC