Millions Got Free Preventive Care Due to Health Law, HHS Says
2013-03-18
Agency estimates that 105 million received the benefit in 2011 and 2012Continue Reading
Medicare Spending Not Linked to Longer Cancer Survival
2013-03-12
But U.S. patients in higher-spending regions have more, longer hospital staysContinue Reading
Feds Take Lead on Health Insurance Exchanges
2013-03-08
State marketplaces may offer more refined choices, but either vehicle should work, experts sayContinue Reading
Costs of ER Visits Vary in U.S., Study Finds
2013-02-27
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones most expensive among top 10 outpatient conditionsContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Won’t Cut Obesity-Related Medical Costs: Study
2013-02-20
U.S. spends about $168 billion a year on expenses associated with growing weight problemContinue Reading
As Economy Rebounds, More Folks Try Turning Back Hands of Time
2013-02-19
Report on cosmetic procedures finds Botox, fillers, chemical peels and laser hair removal topped the list last yearContinue Reading
Startling Differences in New-Hip Estimates: Study
2013-02-11
Researchers find $100,000 spread for standard procedureContinue Reading
Shift to Hospice Care Often Comes Too Late, Study Finds
2013-02-05
Almost a third of patients didn’t get palliative care until final three days of life, often after ICU stayContinue Reading
Blacks Less Likely to Receive Kidney Transplant Early On, Study Finds
2013-01-31
People without private insurance also wait longer, research showsContinue Reading
Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
2013-01-22
It’s a complex, system-wide problem, expert saysContinue Reading
High Medical Bills Driving Some Americans to Extreme Measures
2013-01-18
In study, stories of credit card debt and cutting back on food and heating were common, even for the insuredContinue Reading
U.S. Gives States More Time to Set Up Health Insurance Exchanges
2013-01-15
The online marketplaces to purchase coverage are key element of the 2010 health reform lawContinue Reading
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
2013-01-15
Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctorsContinue Reading
U.S. Efforts to Boost Number of Primary Care Doctors Have Failed
2013-01-10
New physicians still choosing specialties despite government efforts, billions invested in trainingContinue Reading