Nation Aug 07 How the Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower drug costs 48 million Americans get prescription drugs through Medicare Part D, but Medicare has had no ability to negotiate prices. A provision in the Inflation Reduction Act would change that in some cases. The bill would also cap out-of-pocket drug costs…
Episode Aug 06 August 6, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, with monkeypox cases on the rise, concerns grow over disparities in access to vaccines, testing and treatment. Then, we look at what's keeping students safe as they return to school. Plus, more people are finding…
World Aug 06 News Wrap: Indiana passes new law banning nearly all abortions In our news wrap Saturday, Indiana has passed new legislation banning nearly all abortions, the U.S. Senate is working to pass a major health, climate and tax reform bill, President Biden tests negative for COVID again after a rebound case,…
Episode Jul 31 July 31, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Amazon's latest expansion into health care raises concerns about prescription prices and data privacy. Then, we look at the history of America's long and complicated relationship with abortion access. Plus, a new podcast uncovers the…
Nation Jul 31 News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's…
Episode Jul 30 July 30, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on the PBS News Weekend, a Texas woman describes being caught up in the state’s abortion laws after she suffered a miscarriage. Then, we look at the much-needed support for millions of Americans still suffering after contracting COVID more…
Nation Jul 30 News Wrap: More victims of deadly floods found in Kentucky, Appalachia In our news wrap Saturday, catastrophic flash floods across eastern Kentucky and wider Appalachia have killed at least 25 people, President Biden tests positive for COVID again in a rare rebound case, protestors storm Iraq's parliament for the second time…
Health Jul 30 Texas woman describes ordeal with state abortion law after miscarriage When Marlena Stell suffered a miscarriage last year in Texas, she says she begged her doctor for help but instead was forced to go for weeks with fetal remains inside of her because of strict anti-abortion laws. It's a story…
Health Jul 30 How millions of Americans suffering from long COVID can find support Millions of Americans are suffering from long COVID, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with symptoms ranging from mild to debilitating. Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health San…
Nation Jul 24 Global climate crisis hits home in the U.S. amid record heat and pervasive wildfires A fast-spreading wildfire burning out of control in California on the doorstep of Yosemite National Park has forced thousands to flee their homes. Hot and dry conditions, linked to climate change, are making it a tough fire to fight. Michael…