Nation Aug 29 Medicare drug price negotiations could save government billions President Biden announced the first batch of drugs designated for Medicare price negotiations that would make them more affordable for older and disabled Americans. But drug manufacturers are attempting to block the effort. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Stacie Dusetzina.
Health Aug 29 What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare? New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.
Health Aug 22 New PrEP medication recommendation adds options for HIV patients A set of new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force endorsed two additional medications approved for PrEP: an oral medication and a long-acting injectable, choices that could help narrow existing disparities and enhance access, particularly in communities of…
Health Aug 17 The No Surprises Act left out ground ambulances. Here’s what’s happening now After lawmakers dropped ground ambulances from the No Surprises Act in 2021, the price of an ambulance trip can still vary widely for reasons that no patient can reasonably foresee or control. Now, experts need the public's help to fix…
Politics Jul 28 Trump support has held steady despite legal troubles. Is that changing? Considering the criminal cases swirling around former President Donald Trump, three-quarters of U.S. adults think the 2024 frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination has done something illegal or unethical, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Health Jul 14 A year since 988 started helping callers, here’s what experts want to see next In the year since the launch of 988, the U.S. hotline has fielded almost 5 million calls, texts and chats, offering support to people in mental health crises. But officials say more federal and state dollars are needed to build…
Nation Jun 29 What Americans think about affirmative action in college admissions Most Americans said they supported race-conscious admissions to college ahead of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down that practice, according to a recent PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Health Jun 28 Why post-Roe abortion restrictions worry domestic violence experts For years, advocates for reproductive health, social support and legal services have cautioned that the revocation of abortion rights could worsen domestic violence. Early evidence and anecdotes suggest that is already happening.
Politics Jun 21 How voters feel about the 2024 candidates so far Candidates still have a chance to make a powerful first impression, and this poll suggests some have much further to go than others, according to this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Politics Jun 16 Republican support for Trump has increased even as he faces dozens of felony charges During the same week that Trump pleaded not guilty to felony charges tied to his possession of classified documents, a majority of Americans say the twice-impeached and twice-indicted former president should drop out of the 2024 race for the White…