Health Feb 13 Indiana Medicaid work requirements fuel worries for the poor Indiana is one of the states poised to enact work requirements for some citizens with Medicaid coverage -- a controversial policy and long-sought goal for Republicans. But advocates for the poor have protested loudly in recent months, saying many will…
Health Dec 28 Why Maine’s governor and voters are in a fight over Medicaid expansion Voters in Maine overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid to most low-income adults -- that's at least 70,000 residents who stand to gain health insurance. But the law's fate is still unclear because Gov. Paul LePage says lawmakers…
Health Dec 20 Giving poor families more choices in where to live can greatly improve health When low-income Americans are concentrated in substandard homes in struggling or violent neighborhoods, it has tangible consequences for well-being. Research confirms that moving families into less segregated neighborhoods improves overall health, and some communities are giving families vouchers to relocate.
Health Oct 09 How one group of doctors drastically decreased opioid prescriptions With addictions and overdoses surging over the past two decades, recent CDC guidelines urge doctors to avoid or dramatically limit the use of legal painkillers. In Southern California, a group of Kaiser Permanente doctors has been helping chronic pain patients…
Nation Oct 02 A community overwhelmed by opioids At the epicenter of America's opioid epidemic, Huntington, West Virginia’s growing addiction problem has overwhelmed everyone from first responders to business owners to newborns. So far, the city's robust efforts to fight back haven't been enough to curb the overdoses.
Health Aug 18 We’re not close to being prepared for the next pandemic, says this doctor Is the world ready for the next pandemic? Dr. Raj Panjabi of Last Mile Health joined Judy Woodruff at the Spotlight Health Conference in Aspen, Colorado, to discuss the challenges and importance of preventing, identifying and preparing for the next…
Health Jun 23 How will the pharmaceutical industry evolve on drug pricing? High drug prices are a constant consumer complaint about health care. Judy Woodruff sits down with Stephen Ubl, president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, at the Spotlight Health Conference at the Aspen Institute to discuss…
Health Jun 22 Farm-fresh healthy food doesn’t have to be too pricey or pretty, says this chef Chef and restaurateur Joy Crump explains how we can find greater value and health in farm-to-table food, in a conversation at the Aspen Institute's Spotlight Health Conference.
Politics Jun 22 Senate GOP plan to delay Medicaid cuts ‘doesn’t make it less awful,’ says former HHS secretary Former President Barack Obama responded Thursday to the Republicans’ planned overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, saying “If there’s a chance you might get sick, get old, or start a family, this bill will do you harm.” Judy Woodruff gets…
Health Jun 21 For vulnerable Californians, expanded Medicaid is a lifeline at risk of being cut Fourteen million Medicaid recipients could lose their health coverage under the GOP House Obamacare replacement bill, and reports suggest the Senate version would make even deeper cuts. California, where 1.2 million residents gained health insurance under the Medicaid expansion, stands…