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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.
Who do you trust more with your free speech: The government or tech companies?
Ben Johnson May 6, 2013
A secret meeting, a handful of tech CEO's, and the future of your freedom of speech online.
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.
New forms hope to make it easier to sign up for health insurance
David Gura May 1, 2013
Federal health agency releases shorter, less confusing applications for health care reform programs.
Meet AppNexus: The online ad platform you already use everyday
Jeremy Hobson Apr 29, 2013
While most people haven’t heard of AppNexus, many Internet users almost certainly interact with the company on a daily basis.
