Legacy Topic: Health Care
After falling for years, the number of uninsured children is rising
May 2, 2019
The study estimates that some 4 million U.S. kids are now uninsured.
The messaging war over drug prices
May 1, 2019
AARP and the pharmaceutical industry are running ad campaigns in an attempt to shape eventual legislation.
Some nurses are pushing for mandatory patient ratios. Do they work?
Apr 24, 2019
Nurses across the country say they're caring for too many patients at a time.
Drug summit looks at ways to prevent overdose deaths
Apr 23, 2019
President Trump expected to address the summit Wednesday.
Tax refunds are increasingly spent on medical care
by
Erika Beras
Apr 16, 2019
Out-of-pocket spending jumps after refunds are received.
Would requiring prices in pharmaceutical ads make drugs cheaper?
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 9, 2019
The idea is that transparency would lead to more competition and lower costs. One drug company is already on board.
For public good, not for profit.
Walgreens has a tough quarter
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 2, 2019
Pharmacy chain Walgreens reported a 3.8 percent drop in sales for the quarter. The company cited a weak cough, cold and flu season — and declining profits from generic and branded prescription drugs. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Democrats launch bill to bolster ACA
by
Erika Beras
Mar 27, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the Democrats' bill to bolster the Affordable Care Act aims to lower premiums.
Trump administration reverses course on ACA
Mar 26, 2019
In a filing with a federal appeals court in New Orleans Monday, the Trump administration said the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down as unconstitutional. It’s asking the court to affirm a December ruling by a Texas judge, who found that the repeal of financial penalties for not having insurance rendered the whole […]