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California's crystal ball for health insurance exchanges
Stan Alcorn May 24, 2013
California is the biggest state to unveil details of health-insurance plans to be sold on a state-run exchange. The policies provide a first look at the affordability -- and future -- of the Affordable Care Act.
For elderly, falling down can be costly accident
Audrey Quinn May 17, 2013
When a senior citizen falls to the ground, the resulting injury can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So health care professionals are working to eliminate the risk of falling down.
House Republicans attempt to repeal Obamacare ... for the 37th time
Gigi Douban May 16, 2013
Republicans in the House are expected to hold a vote today to repeal President Obama's health care initiative. It will be their 37th vote on the issue.
Dr. Eric Topol on the digital revolution in health care
Ben Johnson May 13, 2013
Dr. Eric Topol on the digital revolution in health care
The Obamacare charm offensive begins
Dan Gorenstein May 10, 2013
The Affordable Care Act's PR push is gearing up for prime time.
U.S. releases data showing striking differences in hospital prices
Dan Gorenstein May 8, 2013
The public can search a database for prices for 100 common procedures at every hospital in the country, opening a window onto price differences.
Let's going shopping for surgery: New government data shines light on health care cost variations
Sabri Ben-Achour May 8, 2013
You wouldn't dream of buying a new laptop without comparing prices -- why should health care be any different? The government is releasing new data about what hospitals charge in various places for medical procedures, and the prices vary widely.
What's behind the slow rise of health care costs? Our pocketbooks
Dan Gorenstein May 7, 2013
Health care costs have been rising at a slower rate for the last four years. Why? Hint: The answer is not the recession.
Navigating China's perilous health care system along the Street of Eternal Happiness
Rob Schmitz May 6, 2013
China’s government has spent more than $125 billion on securing coverage for 95 percent of the country, but big problems remain. China remains a place where out-of-pocket costs can equal a year’s salary and where underpaid doctors expect a bribe before they perform surgery on you.
New study details the costs and benefits of Medicaid
Gigi Douban May 2, 2013
In Oregon, researchers followed 10,000 new enrollees in Medicaid. They used more health care services, but had more to spend on other necessities.
