Two-thirds of all American bankruptcy cases involve medical bills. Grandma has Medicare, but her grand-children may be uninsured. And even if you have insurance, you often have to fight tooth and nail to get your provider to pay for your care. Commentator Patt Morrison recently had surgery, and now, more than ever, she's wondering why we all know the health care delivery system is deeply ill, yet we are so resistant to finding a cure.
Other Episode 203 Segments:
Young and Uninsured - While young people generally enjoy good health, some get sick with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Yet a huge number of young Americans either can't get health insurance, can't afford it, or just don't think it's worth the cost. Correspondent Lisa Ling reports on how that's endangering not just individuals, but the entire health care system.
Cancer, Coping and Comedy - In times past, people were a lot more circumspect when it came to talking about disease. Most professionals think it's a health trend - we're far more open than we once were when it comes to illness. But laughing about having cancer? Correspondent Vince Gonzales says some serious giggles might be just what the doctor ordered.
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