Health Jun 05 Mark Cuban aims to lower prescription drug prices with online pharmacy By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
Health Apr 21 Watch 4:22 The U.S. spends nearly $4 trillion on health care, but inequities still exist. Here’s why. The U.S. spends nearly $4 trillion on health care, yet inequities in care continue to persist. With 30 million Americans uninsured during the pandemic, is universal health care the answer? William Brangham explores the matter in our new documentary, "Critical… By William Brangham, Jason Kane
Health Sep 24 Watch 5:37 Will Trump’s health care executive orders have an impact? Amid coronavirus and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, health care is becoming an even more prominent issue in the presidential race. The Affordable Care Act's fate could be determined by the Supreme Court right after the election. Now, President Trump has…
Health Sep 04 Watch 6:20 What universal health care means during a pandemic Our series on universal health care, "The Best Health Care? America & the World," was filmed before the novel coronavirus pandemic exploded. How have the three countries we explored -- the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Australia -- responded to this… By William Brangham, Jason Kane
Health Sep 03 Watch 8:17 What the U.S. can learn from Australia’s hybrid health care system The U.S. has the world's most expensive health care system, but it leaves roughly 30 million people uninsured. As policymakers consider making changes, some are looking to Australia as a model. That nation has achieved universal health coverage at a… By William Brangham, Jason Kane
Sep 02 Watch 9:42 How Switzerland delivered health care for all — and kept its private insurance By William Brangham, Jason Kane Since the pandemic began, more Americans think U.S. health care is below average compared to other nations, and the possibility of moving to a system of universal coverage is up for debate. One potential model is Switzerland, which has achieved… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 2:50 A Brief But Spectacular take on reimagining the doctor’s visit Studies show that health outcomes are worse for poorer Americans, but pediatrician Lucy Marcil is one doctor who is trying to change that. Marcil integrates free tax and financial services into her clinical care as a way to improve patients’… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 4:45 2020 Democrats release a flurry of policy proposals ahead of next debate Ten candidates will launch the next round of 2020 Democratic presidential debates in Detroit Tuesday. In the leadup, contenders have released a flurry of policy proposals, on issues from health care and education to climate change and criminal justice. For… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch 3:56 Resistance to House GOP health care bill comes from both sides By PBS NewsHour On day one of the push to sell a long-awaited replacement for the Affordable Care Act, Republican leaders mounted an all-out offensive with help from both the president and vice president. Dubbed the American Health Care Act, the plan changes… Continue watching