Rationing Health

Some experts say to control medical costs, America must ration health care. Others argue that care is already rationed in the U.S., often in hidden ways.It’s a highly charged issue. Even the term "rationing" is subject to dispute.

Responses to Rationing Health series forum

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

Our series last week about health care rationing has generated a lively online discussion. Listeners are sharing their thoughts. Sheri Fink and Dan Wikler are taking your questions until December 31st.

India: Rationing in disasters

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

Zambia: Rationing health by queue

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

United Kingdom: Rationing health by cost

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

South Africa: Rationing by Committee

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

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Upcoming series Rationing Health

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

PRI’s The World takes a global look at the controversial issue of rationing healthcare with four perspectives from four countries. Series editor David Baron explains.

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