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
Popularity of ‘Walk-In’ Retail Health Clinics Growing: Poll
2013-01-08
Trend driven by convenience, low cost and shortage of primary care doctors, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey findsContinue Reading
U.S. Health Care Spending Now at $2.7 Trillion: Report
2013-01-07
Although spending growth has been slow, it could accelerate as the economy rebounds, experts worryContinue Reading
Costly Breast Cancer Screenings May Not Help Seniors: Study
2013-01-07
To determine benefit, more older women should be included in clinical trials, expert saysContinue Reading
Better Work Environment May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
2013-01-03
Cost of hiring more nurses could be offset by improved patient outcomes, researcher saysContinue Reading
House Joins Senate to OK Bill That Avoids Fiscal Cliff
2013-01-02
Failure to reach agreement could have had significant impact on health care in U.S.Continue Reading
House Joins Senate to OK Bill to Avoid Fiscal Cliff
2013-01-01
Failure to reach agreement could have had significant impact on health care in U.S.Continue Reading
Senate Votes to Avoid Fiscal Cliff, House Decision Expected Tuesday
2013-01-01
Failure to reach agreement could have significant impact on health care in U.S.Continue Reading