Health Jul 04 Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at U.S. hospitals, but many now face visa issues By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Health Dec 13 Watch 6:47 CEO murder reveals simmering anger with American health care system The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has revealed a simmering anger with the American healthcare system in the spotlight. William Brangham discussed more with Wendell Potter. He spent decades working for the health insurance company, Cigna, before leaving and… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Mar 07 Watch 6:47 How a cyberattack crippled the U.S. health care system A cyberattack on a little-known health care company in February has caused major trouble and serious financial consequences for hospitals, doctors and patients around the United States. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Diamond, who has been covering the story for… By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow
Nation Jul 23 Watch 9:27 Rising number of children struggle with COVID’s effects, especially in Black and Latino communities Since the pandemic began, children have largely been spared from severe illness and hospitalization. But nearly a year and a half later, the number of adolescent COVID cases is rising. While rare, for many it includes debilitating symptoms that can… By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News
Health Aug 09 For elderly patients, hospital stays often worsen disabilities About one-third of patients over 70 years old and more than half of patients over 85 leave the hospital more disabled than when they arrived, research shows. By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News
Jun 10 Rural doctor shortage spurs states to act By Michael Ollove, Stateline Earlier this month, dignitaries gathered at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro to cut the ribbon on a new medical school, only the second in a state with a dire shortage of doctors. Continue reading