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Critical Care: America vs the World

Critical Care: America vs the World

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Critical Care: America vs the World PBS News Hour

Premiered April 01, 2021

Critical Care: America vs the World

Millions of Americans have no health insurance, and live in fear that one illness could bankrupt them. Even though the U.S. spends far more on health care than other high-income nations, Americans still die of preventable diseases at greater rates. The PBS NewsHour special “Critical Care: America vs the World,” examines how other nations achieve universal care for less money, with better outcomes.

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In UK, ‘No one says ‘that’s going to cost too much, so we’re not going to do it"

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In UK, ‘No one says ‘that’s going to cost too much''

Critical Care: When a pandemic hits, does universal health care help save lives?

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When a pandemic hits, does universal health care save lives?

Critical Care: ‘I’m actually working in health care and can’t afford to pay it’

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‘I’m actually working in health care and can’t afford it'

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John Lithgow on the Importance of a Humanities Education

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Will Karzai's Reversal Impact Drive for Stability?

Are Teachers Being Adequately Trained for the Classroom? Study Says No

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Are Teachers Being Adequately Trained for the Classroom?

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