Same-Sex Couples’ Kids Less Likely to Have Private Health Insurance: Study
2013-09-16
Better coverage found in states that recognize gay unionsContinue Reading
Medicaid Paying for More U.S. Births: Study
2013-09-05
Coverage included nearly half of childbirths by 2010, researchers sayContinue Reading
200,000 Heart Disease, Stroke Deaths Could Be Prevented: CDC
2013-09-03
Less progress for Americans under 65, among other disparities reportedContinue Reading
Groups Get $67M to Guide Uninsured Through Health Care Marketplace
2013-08-15
‘Navigators’ will help consumers better understand new coverage options under Affordable Care Act, HHS saysContinue Reading
Mailed Invites May Boost Colon Cancer Screening Rates: Study
2013-08-05
Offering a free colonoscopy or at-home test increased participation among uninsuredContinue Reading
Recession Forced Cutbacks in Care for Special Needs Kids: Study
2013-06-05
Some families curtailed dental visits, medicines for children with chronic health problemsContinue Reading
Cancer Patients Often Shy Away From Talking About Costs
2013-06-04
Yet discussing financial concerns with doctors may help lower expenses, study suggestsContinue Reading
Fewer Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills: CDC
2013-06-04
But some may be skipping needed care altogether, expert saysContinue Reading
Smokers Cost Employers Thousands More Than Nonsmokers
2013-06-04
About $6000 in extra annual costs stem from more time off, smoking breaks, health care, study showsContinue Reading
Medicare Solvent 2 Years Longer Than Expected: Report
2013-05-31
Government-appointed Trustees credit Affordable Care Act with cost savingsContinue Reading
1 in 5 Americans Goes to the ER Each Year: CDC
2013-05-30
Report found those on Medicaid were more likely to do so than the uninsured, privately insuredContinue Reading
Health Reform Saving Young Adults Millions for ER Care: Study
2013-05-29
In 2011 alone, patients and families were spared nearly $150 million in hospital costsContinue Reading
Talk Therapy Can Ease Depression, But No Single Type Deemed ‘Best’
2013-05-28
Experts say choice depends on individual patient, treatment availabilityContinue Reading
Involving Patients in Decisions Raises Health Care Costs, Study Finds
2013-05-28
Those who delegate medical decisions to their doctor have shorter hospital stays, researchers sayContinue Reading