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British government wants booze price hike
Stephen Beard Nov 28, 2012
Faced with the costs of alcoholism and alcohol-related crime, Britain's government wants to introduce a mandatory minimum price for alcohol. Cheap drink is believed to cost the country billions of dollars each year.
Could Britain leave the European Union?
Stephen Beard Nov 22, 2012
Britain contributes far more to the budget of the European Union than it receives in subsidies for agriculture and infrastructure. Its prime minister wants to freeze the budget where it is.
Why mental health check-ups matter
Tess Vigeland Nov 14, 2012
Physical check-ups with physicians are common, but what about a tune-up for your mind?
Patients should discuss money with their doctors
Tess Vigeland Nov 9, 2012
When you receive bad news from your physician, money is often the last thing on your mind. But it's something you should consider. One doctor offers a few tips.
Health care, fiscal cliff still raising questions post-election
Dan Gorenstein Nov 9, 2012
Now that President Barack Obama has been re-elected, it's time to get to work. Two pressing issues: moving forward with the Affordable Care Act and the looming fiscal cliff.
Marketing Obamacare to the masses
Dan Gorenstein Nov 7, 2012
With the health care laws a sure thing, insurers are readying their sales pitches.
Hospitals cash in on patient satisfaction
Dan Gorenstein Oct 22, 2012
Under the new healthcare law, hospitals can be rewarded for improving patient care.
Twitter blocks its first account and hospitals get more malware
David Brancaccio Oct 19, 2012
Twitter blocks its first account officially, Google has a bad quarter and a new Chromebook, the emergency room has a virus.
Former health care executive pushes critical film
Blake Farmer Oct 1, 2012
A documentary critical of the health care industry has an unlikely benefactor -- a Tennessee entrepreneur who made his money as a health care executive.
The booming new profession of patient advocate
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 28, 2012
As the health care system gets more complex, more people are turning to patient advocates for help.
