Nov 09 Watch Saturday, November 9, 2013 Importing prescription drugs, the Iran talks, an eyewitness to powerful typhoon Haiyan. Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch Pain and Consequences for Those Taking Too Much Pain Medication Pain and Consequences of Taking Too Much Pain Medication… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch Coming Soon: China’s Health Care Reform NewsHour special correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports on China's health care reform. Continue watching
Jun 22 Pharmaceutical Companies Offer $80 Billion Toward Health Care Reform By Admin, PBS News Hour The U.S. pharmaceutical industry agreed Saturday to spend $80 billion over the next 10 years to reduce drug costs for seniors and help pay for President Barack Obama's proposed health care reform plan. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch Probe Finds Traces of Common Pharmaceuticals in U.S. Drinking Water An investigation by the Associated Press found trace amounts of many types of pharmaceuticals -- including painkillers, antibiotics and anti-seizure medications -- in the drinking water of 24 American cities. A reporter who worked on the story describes the findings. Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch House Passes Bill Forcing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices The House passed legislation Friday to force the government to negotiate lower drug prices for Medicare patients, but President Bush is expected to veto the measure. Two Medicare experts discuss the bill and the government's role in bringing down drug… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch Medicare Participants Face Changing Drug Plans With rising up-front deductibles and widening coverage gaps, Medicare beneficiaries search for plans that will include their prescription drugs. A report looks at the changing Medicare benefits and what reforms newly elected Democrats may pursue. Continue watching
May 08 Watch Deadline for Prescription Drug Enrollment Plan Approaches The clock is ticking for Medicare beneficiaries wishing to enroll in a prescription drug coverage plan by the May 15 registration deadline. Susan Dentzer of the NewsHour's Health Unit reports on the prescription drug coverage countdown. Continue watching
Jun 12 Drug Prices for Seniors Rising By PBS News Hour The price of prescription drugs used most by seniors rose much faster than inflation last year, a new report shows. Continue reading