Jul 15 After Manchin demands, Biden tells Democrats to quickly pass pared-down economic package By Alan Fram, Associated Press Biden seems to have bowed to Manchin's demand for a slimmed-down economic package. Biden is telling Democrats to quickly pass the measure so families can "sleep easier" and enjoy the health care savings it proposes. Continue reading
Jul 13 Navigating insurance coverage for abortion can be complicated. Here's what you should know By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Even before the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion, insurance coverage for the service varied widely. Now it’s become even more complex. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 8:58 How anti-abortion activists laid the groundwork for rollback of Roe v. Wade By Cat Wise, Frank Carlson, Mary Fecteau Last month, a leaked draft opinion showed that the Supreme Court may soon overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that provided a right to abortion across the country. That decision is not yet final, but as special correspondent… Continue watching
May 23 WATCH: Harris warns of health care worker burnout after touring Children's National Hospital By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned of burnout among the nation's health care staff after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 7:59 Abortion providers face uncertain future with expected Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling By Lisa Desjardins, Mike Fritz, Sam Weber The draft opinion that was leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court could have enormous implications, especially for abortion providers in 26 states where new restrictions or outright bans would go into effect. Dr. Sarah Traxler in St. Paul, Minnesota, who… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 9:37 Anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates reckon with a potential Roe v. Wade reversal If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade it will have a major impact in states across the U.S. that have already signaled their intention to restrict or ban abortion. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 3:31 How this advocate fights gendered Islamophobia in medicine Muslim women in the U.S. experience discrimination in many aspects of their lives, including health care. Sahar Pirzada has made it the mission of her work at a national nonprofit to fight the medical mistreatment Muslim women experience. She gives… Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 5:47 News Wrap: Senate moves to debate Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to Supreme Court In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. Senate moved ahead with debating the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, China's COVID lockdown in Shanghai has been extended indefinitely in the face of a spreading outbreak, Peru's president… Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 6:48 Biden proposes expansion of Affordable Care Act with changes to 'family glitch' By Amna Nawaz, Dorothy Hastings President Biden received some help from former President Obama Tuesday, as the White House announced a proposal aimed at lowering health insurance costs for millions of Americans. Margot Sanger-Katz, who covers health care for The New York Times, joins Amna… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 3:39 A Brief But Spectacular take on how to eat like a genius When healthcare journalist and podcaster Max Lugavere's mother was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson’s disease, he drew on medical studies to train himself on best practices for improving brain health through food. Lugavere is now releasing a cookbook entitled… Continue watching