Today, trustees for Social Security and Medicare are expected to announce their annual financial report. Experts say the report will show the financial health for both programs is slipping. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Officials from the health care industry said they would do their part to bring down costs. But in return, they want a seat at the table in any talk of health-care reform. John Dimsdale reports.
While having health insurance is crucial, U.S. corporations are paying more for benefits than they're earning in profits. Commentator Matt Miller says it would be better to get insurance from our country than from our jobs.
President Obama and health industry leaders today announce a plan to reduce health-care spending increases that they say could save $2 trillion over 10 years. Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson discusses the details with host Steve Chiotakis.
President Obama and health industry leaders are expected to announce a plan this afternoon to reduce yearly health care spending increases. The plan could save up to $2 trillion. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Chicken enthusiasts are fighting for their right to keep the birds in backyard coops in many big cities where the practice is illegal. Joel Rose explores the issue and visits with urban chicken owners in Philadelphia.
Mexican officials have given the OK for schools, government and business to reopen after a five-day shutdown. But whether swine flu has been successfully beaten will only be proven down the road. Dan Grech reports.
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely explains to Kai Ryssdal why a lot of people are worried about the swine flu, even if the actual number of people who have died from the outbreak doesn't seem as dramatic when compared to other deadly causes.
Financial hardship can be difficult for anyone, but what about someone suffering from severe anxiety, depression or other mental illness? There are places that offer both legal and medical support during trying times. Amy Scott reports.
President Obama says stopping the swine flu from spreading can be as easy as staying home from work, if you're sick. But for some employees that's easier said than done. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
