Public-sector purgatory, and a union-hospital fight

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By Bob HermanAug. 24, 2026

Business of Health Care Reporter

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 the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.

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