Dan Gorenstein

Senior Reporter

Dan Gorenstein is the former senior reporter for Marketplace’s Health Desk, covering the business of healthcare. Prior to Marketplace, Dan spent more than 11 years at New Hampshire Public Radio. He got his start in journalism at the Chicago Reporter, an investigative journal that examines race and class disparities in the Chicago area. He’s won numerous national and local awards, including the Society of Professional Journalist Sigma Delta Chi investigative reporting award.

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Jun 1, 2018
One year after President Trump walked away from the Paris climate accord, cities rise to the challenge
Today marks one year since President Donald Trump made good on his threat to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord agreed to under the Obama administration. In response, 17 states and 2,700 mayors and business leaders have pledged to do their part to honor the deal that calls on the nation to […]
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May 26, 2018
Now more than ever, cars are just rolling computers
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because of the risk that drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control. The recall includes 15 Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Ram models from six model years. Fiat Chrysler says it can fix the issue with a software update. Earlier this week […]
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May 19, 2018
Processed food companies find that consumer tastes are changing
It’s tough to be in the processed food business these days. The abrupt departure of the Campbell’s CEO after a bad quarterly earnings report highlights how difficult it is for these companies to shift their identities, with consumers seeking foods they consider healthier. How are processed food companies responding? Click the audio player above to […]
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May 17, 2018
FDA website to post names of drug makers blocking development of cheaper generics
The FDA plans to unveil a website today naming pharmaceutical companies that have blocked the development of generic drugs by failing to provide samples to competitors. This public posting is part of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s larger crackdown to, as he says, “end the shenanigans” by brand name drug companies. Click the audio player above […]
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May 16, 2018
Macy’s: Rewards for all, no card needed
Struggling to keep the customers coming to stores, Macy’s is expanding special deals by offering rewards and discounts to all shoppers, not just its credit card holders. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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May 12, 2018
Trump unveils plan for cutting drug prices. Will it work?
President Donald Trump on Friday took the wraps off his long-awaited plan for cutting drug prices. In a speech, the president announced measures to increase competition and pricing transparency as ways to drive down costs, which have been spiraling. He did not put forward any plan to use the huge buying power of the federal […]
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May 11, 2018
3 things to look for in Trump’s speech on drug pricing
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The president is set to talk about his plans to lower the price of drugs on Friday.
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May 8, 2018
Lawmakers to grill drug wholesalers over opioid epidemic
Prescription drug wholesalers, who sit between pharmaceutical manufacturers and health care providers, are expected to get an earful about their role in the opioid epidemic Tuesday. Executives from five companies will testify in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.
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May 7, 2018
Calorie count rule expands nationwide for larger food sellers
Starting today, fast food restaurants, grocery store chains, convenience stores and even movie theaters must start posting calorie counts. The law — which was a provision tucked into Obamacare — applies to food retailers with 20 locations or more. How will this affect businesses? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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May 4, 2018
Where are Affordable Care Act premiums headed?
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the Republican-controlled House voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has said the vote would increase the number of uninsured Americans by more than 20 million. Well, Obamacare is still standing, but as part of the tax overhaul, the Trump administration and congressional Republicans […]
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