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
Congress Nears Deal on ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Obama Says
2013-01-01
Failure to reach agreement could have significant impact on health care in U.S.Continue Reading
New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills
2012-12-20
Fewer people will need blood pressure meds, while some should check blood sugar moreContinue Reading
Many States Say 'No' to Health Insurance Exchanges
2012-12-18
Obama administration must now take lead in running online marketplaces for affordable coverageContinue Reading
Better Vision Tied to Health Plans That Cover Eye Exams
2012-12-10
People whose insurance includes vision benefits more likely to get sight-saving help soonerContinue Reading
Possible Affordable Care Act Glitch: Too Few Doctors
2012-11-30
Study suggests ‘safety-net’ practices may not absorb everyone covered under new systemContinue Reading