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KHN reporter

Rachel Bluth, KHN reporter, Peggy Girshman Fellow, recently earned her master’s from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. At Merrill, she reported on health disparities in Baltimore, and her work was published on NPR.org and PBS.org. She was previously the lead political correspondent for the Annapolis Bureau of Capital News Service, where she covered the Maryland General Assembly and Gov. Larry Hogan. She has also written for the Maryland Reporter and the Prince George’s Sentinel.

Featured Statements

California Together, No On Proposition 1
stated on August 16, 2022 in comments on its website:

“With Proposition 1, the number of abortion seekers from other states will soar even higher, costing taxpayers millions more.”

By Rachel Bluth • September 21, 2022
Lyft
stated on October 8, 2020 in a campaign ad in support of California's Prop 22:

Drivers will “get guaranteed earnings, health care benefits, personal protections, and they can maintain their flexible schedules.”

By Rachel Bluth • October 28, 2020
Physicians for Fair Coverage
stated on July 15, 2019 in a national commercial:

"What Congress is considering would cut money that vulnerable patients rely on the most. That means seniors, children and Americans who rely on Medicaid would be hurt. … Tell Congress we can end surprise billing without shredding the safety net."

By Rachel Bluth • August 7, 2019