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
Aug 20 Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment By Linda A. Johnson, Associated PRess Communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics make this possible. Like telemedicine, the concept stands to become more popular with consumers hooked on home delivery and other Internet-connected conveniences. Continue reading
Jul 17 Court backs Trump expansion of short-term health plans By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A divided federal appeals court has upheld the Trump administration's expansion of cheaper short-term health insurance plans as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act's costlier comprehensive insurance. Continue reading
Jul 08 What tech giants could be doing to help close racial gaps in health By Erin Brodwin, STAT News Tech giants — with their vast budgets, institutional power, and growing focus on health — could help close racial gaps in health. But that isn't happening. Continue reading
Jun 30 WATCH: Pence reiterates importance of wearing a mask By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence met with public health service employees in Rockville, Maryland today before holding a press event with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Pelosi and House Democrats unveil Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act By Associated Press House Democrats hold a news conference to discuss legislation that seeks to lower health care costs. Continue reading
Jun 19 Ready to see your doctor but scared to go? Here are some pandemic guidelines By Rebekah Rollston, Margot Savoy, The Conversation While the world grappled with managing COVID-19, millions found routine appointments deferred or canceled. Two doctors offer suggestions for making those return trips safer. Continue reading
May 18 Pandemic delivers financial blow to health care sector By Tom Murphy, Associated Press COVID-19 worries have kept patients away from doctors' offices and forced the postponement and cancellation of non-urgent surgeries. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 7:58 This Chicago hospital shows why African Americans are suffering more from COVID-19 Congress has appropriated roughly $175 billion so far to help hospitals and other health care providers weather the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some are still struggling to keep up with the need, and racial disparities in the American… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 6:34 Are Americans in medical crisis avoiding the ER due to coronavirus? By Miles O'Brien Since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the United States, Americans have been told to avoid emergency rooms and hospitals if possible. But now there are reports from across the country that suggest the warning may be in fact too effective, as… Continue watching