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Diet plans go high tech
Queena Kim Jan 18, 2013
High-tech home health care devices is a huge market right now. What are the latest gadgets and devices you should be aware of?
Born on Inauguration Day: Health care hits home
Catherine Green Jan 19, 2013
As chaplain at a children's hospital in downtown Chicago, the daughter of a stage-four cancer survivor, and an Inauguration-Day baby, this coming January 20th holds special significance for Ashley-Anne Masters.
Employee Benefits in 2013: The good, the bad, and the uncertain
Chris Farrell Jan 18, 2013
Will 401(k)s, health care plans, and vacation time benefit at all from the improving job market in 2013? Marketplace economics correspondent Chris Farrell takes a look at possible changes to employee benefits in the year ahead.
Where to find a flu shot: Why vaccination shortages occur
Dan Gorenstein Jan 14, 2013
The flu kills thousands every year, and public health officials say that everyone over the age of 6 months should get vaccinated. But every few years it seems like there's a run on flu vaccine. To understand why, you need to look at the vaccine market.
Study: Still waiting for efficiency gains from electronic medical records
Jeff Horwich Jan 11, 2013
A new study from the RAND Corporation says electronic medical records haven't saved us what they were supposed to.
FDA requires lower-dose sleeping pills
Jim Burress Jan 15, 2013
So half the dose should mean half the price, right?
Are insurers hiking rates despite health care reform
Jeff Horwich Jan 9, 2013
California's insurance commissioner has called out Anthem Blue Cross of California for an 'excessive' 11 percent premium increase for some customers.
The changing shape of health care in 2013
Dan Gorenstein Dec 31, 2012
Health care reporter Dan Gorenstein shares his thoughts on what's ahead for health care in 2013.
Indonesia aims for universal healthcare
Nidhi Dutt Dec 26, 2012
Beginning in January 2014, the Indonesian government will roll out a national health care scheme to cover each and every one of its 240 million citizens.
Medical device makers try to stave off new tax
Bob Moon Dec 26, 2012
Medical device makers say the 2.3 percent tax on sales due to start in January will cost jobs. The levy is part of the Obama health care program.
