Jun 28 Watch 9:14 The Patient Revolution aims to expose healthcare flaws and pave the way for improvement By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Recent studies report that two-thirds of American physicians report feeling burned out, something only aggravated by the pandemic. One of the consequences is a decline in the quality of care for patients, who find it increasingly difficult to navigate the… Continue watching
Jun 19 Post-pandemic purge of rolls sees 1 million people dropped from Medicaid By David A. Lieb, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states as a post-coronavirus pandemic purge of the rolls gets underway. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 8:33 For many Asian Americans, medical interpreters are a vital but scarce resource By Ali Rogin, Maea Lenei Buhre For many immigrants, a mastery of everyday English doesn’t mean they feel comfortable in all settings, like doctors’ offices. That’s where medical interpreters play a crucial role — but access to these highly skilled professionals isn’t guaranteed for many Asian… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch 6:15 Menopause is ubiquitous, so why is it often stigmatized and ignored? By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson The transition into menopause is an inevitable part of life. For many, it’s accompanied by a range of symptoms including hot flashes, insomnia and weight gain. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of the Mayo Clinic's Center for… Continue watching
Mar 31 Missouri Planned Parenthood sues state AG over transgender care investigation By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed by the St. Louis health provider. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 5:18 Federal judge rules against key preventative care requirements of Affordable Care Act By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris A federal judge in Texas ruled that employers can not be required to cover key preventative health care benefits under the Affordable Care Act. It jeopardizes free coverage of a wide range of preventative services for some 160 million Americans. Continue watching
Mar 09 ‘Extraordinary’ congressional health data breach could expose lawmakers and staff, House leaders say By Lisa Mascaro, Frank Bajak, Associated Press Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 6:44 Why is women’s sexual health so understudied? By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson When it comes to medical research and innovation, men's health has long gotten more attention than women's health. Even with improvements over the last 30 years, women's sexual health remains vastly underrepresented. Dr. Rachel Rubin, urologist and sexual health expert,… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 5:42 What’s behind an increase in closures of pediatric units This week, the New York Times reported a nationwide wave of hospitals shutting down their pediatric units. Though the pandemic, loss of staff and more profitable adult patients are a few key factors, the problem has been decades in the… Continue watching
Sep 12 Majority of Americans unhappy with health care system: AP- NORC poll By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press A majority of adults in the U.S. say health care is not handled well in the country. Continue reading