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How to make health care better through dollars and sense

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 28, 2023
A new book puts forth ambitious solutions to redesigning and funding the American health care system.
Amy Finkelstein, the author of "We've Got You Covered," compares universal health care coverage to public school — it's an option for all if you want or need it.
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In rural West Texas, there's a scramble to keep ambulances running

by Travis Bubenik
Feb 4, 2022
After the loss of a local provider, officials are working to make sure paramedics will still show up when people call 911.
Greg Henington, a local EMS and fire chief in rural Brewster County, is leading a task force focused on finding a new ambulance provider for part of the county.
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Antibody treatments for COVID help, but cost is high on all sides

by Amanda Peacher
Sep 24, 2021
The treatment itself can be pricey, but also requires nurses and doctors who could be pulled from other units. And, availability could be strained.
Rows of beds and their letter designations are seen in a tent used for monoclonal antibody treatment of COVID-19 patients outside of St. Claire Regional Medical Center on September 16, 2021 in Morehead, Kentucky.
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3 things to look for in Trump’s speech on drug pricing

by Dan Gorenstein and Janet Nguyen
May 10, 2018
The president is set to talk about his plans to lower the price of drugs on Friday.
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Stopping ICU delirium by getting patients moving

by Lauren Silverman
May 2, 2017
Doctor says the treatment plan makes a 'massive difference' to those in critical care.
Nurse Kim My, left, and physical therapist Cara Tabor in Parkland's Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
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One way to cut medical errors: keep patients at home

by Dan Gorenstein
Jun 3, 2016
It's a 'paradigm shift in medicine,' doctor says, with its own set of challenges.
It's a complicated relationship between patient and provider in the hospital at home program; if enough patients return to Mt. Sinai within 30 days, the hospital will be penalized.  
Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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Home care experiment could mean fewer hospital stays

by Dan Gorenstein
May 13, 2016
Halfway through a 3-year project, data suggests Mt. Sinai Hospital is saving money and cutting readmissions.
The at-home hospital model can save money and leave patients more content, data suggests.
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The cost of healthcare is based on where you live

by Kai Ryssdal , Dan Gorenstein and Mukta Mohan
Dec 15, 2015
A look at how healthcare monopolies affect the price of care
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Elizabeth Holmes on democratizing medical testing

by David Brancaccio
Jul 2, 2015
The multibillionaire wants to challenge the business model of medical labs.
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Most aid to families goes to working families

by Scott Tong
Apr 13, 2015
A majority of Americans who use certain aid programs are from working families.
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