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Sophie Novack
Sophie Novack is a health care reporter at National Journal. She was previously a Fellow for National Journal's Presentation Center, creating data visualizations and graphical representations of news. Sophie is originally from New York City, and graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Creative Writing and International Studies.
Sophie Novack is a health care reporter at National Journal. She was previously a Fellow for National Journal's Presentation Center, creating data visualizations and graphical representations of news. Sophie is originally from New York City, and graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Creative Writing and International Studies.
Management
Obamacare Nears Enrollment Coverage Goal
More than 9.5 million people have signed up for insurance.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Tech
Nearly Half a Million People Enrolled in Obamacare Coverage in the First Week
The number is a vast improvement over last year's launch.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Defense
Why It's Too Early to Forget About Ebola
The Ebola outbreak is far from over in West Africa. Pay attention, America.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Oversight
Is Ebola Funding One Thing the White House and Congress Can Agree On?
With a new $6 billion request to Congress, the administration sure hopes so.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Defense
Report: Many of America's Ebola-Preparedness Supplies Have Expired
Assessment raises concerns about the ability of DHS to protect personnel in the event of an Ebola outbreak in the U.S.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Defense
Why the New Ebola Airport Screenings Won't Work
Tighter travel restrictions were announced Tuesday, but the power of these preventive measures is limited.
- Sophie Novack
Management
Ebola Patient Has Died During a Crucial Week for Dallas
If Thomas Eric Duncan passed the virus onto anyone else, that would likely become evident this week.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
White House to America: Calm Down About a Domestic Ebola Outbreak
Officials say that unlike the affected West African nations, the U.S. is equipped to handle a potential epidemic.
- Marina Koren and Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
Patient Treated for Ebola-Like Symptoms in Washington
The patient recently traveled from Nigeria.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
The Ebola Plan Was in Place, So Why Did It Falter in Dallas?
CDC's plans are only as effective as the individual hospitals and doctors tasked with carrying them out.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
First Case of Ebola Has Been Diagnosed in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a case in Dallas on Tuesday.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Defense
Obama: Stopping Ebola 'Must Be a Priority for the World'
The president, at a U.N. address Thursday, called on all countries to do more to fight the outbreak.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
More Than 100,000 Enrollees Are Likely to Lose Obamacare Coverage
Missing verification forms regarding immigration status could cause them to lose their insurance at the end of September.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Defense
U.S. Sending 3,000 Troops to Help Fight Ebola
Effort could cost as much as $750 million over the next six months.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Oversight
What's Needed to Make the Ebola Relief Effort Work?
Because right now, it's not.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Pay & Benefits
Obamacare Subsidies Are Going Back to Court
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will reconsider a ruling eliminating insurance subsidies in the majority of states.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Oversight
Four Reasons Why This Ebola Outbreak Is Different
Outbreak has spread to city centers, and is in an area where there is a distrust of Western medicine.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
GAO Launched an Obamacare Sting Operation—and Almost All Fake Insurance Applications Were Approved
Report suggests the health care law’s eligibility verification system isn't working.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Management
A Court Ruling Just Blew A Huge Hole In Obamacare
The D.C. Circuit court upheld a challenge that seeks to eliminate insurance subsidies in 36 states.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal
Pay & Benefits
Abortion Funding for Peace Corps' Volunteers Advances With Republican Support
Bills eliminating the restriction passed in both House and Senate appropriations committees for the first time.
- Sophie Novack, National Journal