Oct 31 Watch 6:49 Examining the divide between Harris and Trump on Social Security and Medicare spending By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins In the final days of this election, both presidential candidates are trying to win over older voters with their plans for entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. Social Security is at risk of being depleted as soon as 2034… Continue watching
Oct 16 Some health care workers in Canada grappling with patients requesting euthanasia By Maria Cheng, Angie Wang, Associated Press A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widows. Each euthanasia request sparked debate among Canadian doctors and nurses struggling with the ethics of one of the most permissive laws globally on the practice. Continue reading
Sep 26 Senate approves criminal contempt resolution against Steward Health CEO for failing to testify By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution intended to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a Senate panel. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 7:14 Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm… Continue watching
Aug 12 Pregnant women in distress report being turned away from ERs despite federal law By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 7:05 Neighborhood Nursing brings healthcare to people’s doorsteps in vulnerable communities By Christopher Booker, Layla Quran, Maea Lenei Buhre In the city of Baltimore, 94 percent of residents have some form of health insurance. Yet many face alarming disparities including higher rates of chronic diseases and shorter life spans. One program is trying to overcome barriers by providing healthcare… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 6:24 New HIV drug taken twice a year shows promise in preventing infections in trials By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant The long fight against HIV/AIDS may get a potent new weapon. A new drug, taken by injection twice a year, shows great promise in preventing new HIV infections and would ease the treatment process since patients currently have to take… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:38 The many ways new weight loss drugs could transform the economy By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes Last year, Americans spent over $50 billion on weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Their popularity, and their price, are having effects throughout the economy. PBS News Hour special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports. Continue watching
Jun 04 WATCH: FDA expert panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration cited flawed study data, questionable research conduct and significant drug risks, including the potential for heart problems, injury and abuse. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch 4:04 Medical school in Cherokee Nation gives students experience serving Native communities By Adam Kemp, Rachel Liesendahl A first-of-its-kind medical school in the Cherokee Nation recently graduated its inaugural class. Oklahoma communities correspondent Adam Kemp reports on how the program was started and why the need for these doctors is so great. Continue watching