Healthcare is a constant concern in America and even more so during the coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of uncertainty around healthcare right now -- it's a pivotal election year, the fate of the Affordable Care Act is not clear, and now, doctors are speaking out against some changes proposed for Medicare in 2021 that deal with how doctors are compensate ... Show More
Yesterday
Regional rail inspections, city contracts, uninsured children, murder case, Michelin stars, and marching band wins big
SEPTA's regional rail inspections are ongoing. The city's new executive order reserves a percentage of city contracts for small local businesses. A study revealed 153,000 Pennsylvania children lack health insurance. A 2017 double murder in Maple Shade, NJ, involving Nazir Hamid, ... Show More
36m 46s
Nov 15
SEPTA struggles continues, Thanksgiving costs are rising, and PA’s 135-day budget impasse finally passes
Philadelphia faces yet more commuter strains as SEPTA cancels a dozen Regional Rail trains this week. Holiday costs are also rising; the average Thanksgiving dinner for 10 now totals $83.65, a 19% increase .State lawmakers plan to vote on a state budget ending the 135-day standof ... Show More
36m 53s
Jul 2025
One Rural Doctor on the Cuts to Medicaid
<p>When Republicans passed their big domestic policy bill just over a week ago, they kept making the same argument about sweeping changes to Medicaid: that the measures, including new work requirements, would encourage able-bodied adults to earn their health care, ultimately crea ... Show More
31m 2s
Sep 28
Extra: Dr. Oz On The President's 'Bold' Plan To Tackle Autism
This week, we spoke with the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, about the White House's plans to tackle autism. Dr. Oz outlined all the actions the White House is taking to reverse the alarming increases in diagnoses the country has seen ... Show More
19m 55s
Jun 2025
Medicare, Inc. Part 2: Taxpayers Paid for Care Denied by Insurers
Some of the sickest Medicare Advantage patients ran into problems getting end-of-life care. Ultimately many patients switched to traditional Medicare, costing taxpayers billions, according to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal. This is one of many Medicare Advantage prac ... Show More
21m 52s