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How will the Supreme Court tackle health care?
Jan 3, 2012
It stands to be one of the biggest Supreme Court cases in the last decade: The argument over the constitutionality of the health care law. The final decision won't be easy to predict.
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States snuff out smoking prevention programs
Dec 28, 2011
Faced with big budget gaps, state governments are taking money away from programs that help people quit smoking. Analysts say this will cost more in the long run.
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Not-for-profit hospitals?
Dec 20, 2011
The name implies health care for the poor in exchange for tax breaks. But it turns out it's not that simple.
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Bipartisan legislation on Medicare unveiled
Dec 16, 2011
Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Paul Ryan released a bipartisan Medicare reform plan. The timing, amid budget and payroll tax fights, could be intentional.
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Bipartisan Medicare deal proposed in Washington
Dec 15, 2011
This morning, a right-wing Republican and left-wing Democrat have announced a plan to reform Medicare that may -- that may -- put policy over politics.
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Home care workers may get minimum wage, overtime
Dec 15, 2011
The administration's proposal could help a growing industry retain workers. But some say high labor costs could limit care for the elderly and disabled.
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The end of Medicare open enrollment for the year
Dec 7, 2011
Today is the last day to choose a Medicare plan -- the end of so-called open enrollment. What does that mean for insurance customers?
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Lipitor makes way for generics
Nov 29, 2011
Pfizer's blockbuster cholesterol drug loses patent protection December 1. It could have happened sooner.
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Poverty numbers among elderly rise
Nov 17, 2011
Higher health care costs could be what's pushing more of the elderly into poverty.
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Higher premiums for unhealthy lifestyles
Nov 17, 2011
More employers are charging overweight workers or those who smoke more for health insurance.
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