The route through southern Utah tops our list of most beautiful drives
Several years ago Ernest Walston was involved in a severe accident that left him disabled with chronic back pain. Through Ernest’s former employer he and his wife Vivian received health insurance benefits, but after almost three years disabled and living off a pension those benefits are about to change.
California health advocates gathered on the lawn of the state capitol building this week to meet the Cover America Tour and speak out in support of several bills pending in the state legislature to improve health care quality and coverage.
While in Austin, Texas a few weeks back we sat down with Judith and learned that we aren’t the first ones to travel far and wide for better health care. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, osteoporosis, and mild depression Judith found that the prescriptions she needed were unaffordable even with insurance. This left her with only a few options: forego the medicine entirely, cut the pills in half, or look to other countries for help.
Although excited for their second child, the daunting maternity costs are forcing this family to come up with a new strategy for dealing with the bills to come
It only took us 12,000 miles to get here.
Jeff in Billings, MT describes himself as a little bit of a risk taker. It's a philosophy he applies to his business ventures, as well as his health care coverage.
Ken retired at age 62 in part because he was worried about the stability of Social Security and wanted to get his piece of the pie while there was still some left. But health insurance was another issue entirely. Three years away from Medicare, Ken had to find coverage for him and his wife. Like many of the folks we have met on the Cover America Tour, the options he found were simply unaffordable.
A career in teaching has meant years of struggling for health coverage
Two weeks ago, we attended the Netroots blogger conference in Austin, TX., a four-day gathering of more than 2,000 bloggers in the heart of the Lone Star State.
From taking - or not taking - jobs to getting married, more and more people are making life decisions based on the ability to get health insurance
En route from Billings to Boise, we got to spend a day with the wildlife and geysers in surreal Yellowstone Park
Health care costs are forcing this family to cut corners in ways they've never had to before
Any idea what 10,000 miles worth of dirt and bugs does to an RV? We found out.
At 50 years old, Matt Herman sold his beer distributorship and retired early. Now he says he just enjoys life through daily golf outings and quality time with his daughter. It’s no secret that he’s done very well for himself - retiring at 50 is out of reach for most Americans. But that doesn’t mean the health care system is working for him. As we’ve traveled the country this summer it’s become clear that people at almost all income levels are having trouble obtaining decent and affordable health insurance.
... where the buffalo roam
Two families just across the Mississippi River from each other tell surprisingly similar stories
These gorgeous landscapes are really cramping our work style
With a big smile and warm Oklahoma welcome Janne showed us into her home last week. There were no outward signs of the pain and suffering she has lived with every day for 10 years now.
We jump for joy... in North Dakota
Health insurance just isn't an option for this violin teacher.
When it comes to health care, this big state faces big problems
This storm-battered institution closed its doors in 2005 to patients as well as employees. Karen recalls 15 years as a nurse at Charity Hospital, and tells what its closing means for New Orleans.
John had never second guessed that his insurance would be there when he needed it most
Cover America Tour lands in Austin, TX for the weekend
A small town's declining economy trickles down to affect everyone, even this hair stylist struggling to make enough to afford health insurance.
Loss or injury of a loved one by medical errors unites a group of committed, passionate advocates in the fight for better care
Coco Robicheaux, shrimp etouffee, Bourbon Street – bet you can’t guess where we spent the weekend?
...or, what are we doing back in Tennessee?
A hospital-acquired infection takes its toll on a whole family.
Encounters with local fare and flavors as we make our way through the southeast
Almost a year to the day of her husband Willie's death, Dianne Parker hosted the first South Carolina Patient Safety Day in honor of Willie and the many others harmed by their medical care
We waved goodbye to Dave and Betty and climbed back into the RV, our arms full of goodie bags packed with fruit, snacks and Betty's sour cream chocolate bundt cake