Nation Nov 28 What makes nurses vulnerable to burnout and how it impacts the care they provide By Stephanie Sy, Gabriel Roy
Nation Nov 20 Watch 8:33 How nurses overcome challenges while treating patients with limited English proficiency The increasing diversity of the U.S. brings an array of challenges, including the basic hurdle of not speaking the same language. The stakes are especially high in a medical setting. In collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center and with… By William Brangham and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Nov 18 Watch 8:45 In Ohio, nurse practitioners push to lift restrictions on how they provide care One in four health visits in the U.S. are now provided by non-physicians, as a growing number of nurse practitioners fill in critical health care gaps. But nurse practitioners say their work is hampered by outdated restrictions on providing care… By Stephanie Sy, Gabriel Roy
Nation Nov 13 Watch 8:35 How a Houston hospital reversed the trend of nurses leaving the profession There are more than five million nurses in the U.S. and a survey shows nearly a third of them are thinking of quitting. That would be a devastating blow for patients and hospitals. William Brangham reports on efforts to turn… By William Brangham and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health May 03 WATCH: How the U.S. compares to the world on health care — a PBS NewsHour event What questions about affordable health care and the U.S. health care system would you like to hear answered? Send us your questions for our live event. By Dan Cooney, Vaishnavee Sharma
Apr 21 Watch 4:22 The U.S. spends nearly $4 trillion on health care, but inequities still exist. Here’s why. By William Brangham, Jason Kane 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… Continue watching
Apr 19 WATCH: ‘Critical Care: America vs. the World’ – A PBS NewsHour special By Jason Kane, William Brangham This broadcast is an update to NewsHour’s “The Best Health Care?” series which examined how high-income nations have achieved health care coverage for their populations at a much lower cost, with better outcomes. Continue reading