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GlaxoSmithKline reaches $3 billion settlement

Nov 3, 2011
The British drug maker will pay the U.S. government a big settlement, in part because of a Medicaid fraud scheme.
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The weight of medical debt

Oct 27, 2011
Crippling medical debt isn't just for the uninsured. Even those with health insurance can be hit with a mountain of debt from an accident.
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Making health care work

Oct 26, 2011
The country's largest employer, Walmart, is dropping health coverage or raising premiums for its workers. David Lazarus discusses the future of health care.
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Hospital mergers in Colorado

Oct 25, 2011
President Obama's health reform law is pushing a nationwide trend in Colorado: more hospital mergers.
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Will new ACO regulations help with health care costs?

Oct 21, 2011
Reporter Gregory Warner discusses the new health care regulations that will change how doctors and hospitals get paid.
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Wal-Mart announces cutbacks on employee health care

Oct 21, 2011
It's going to stop offering health insurance to any new hires who work less than 24 hours a week and up the premiums for full-time employees.
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What changes will there be in this year's open enrollment?

Oct 21, 2011
It's that time of year to compare health care benefits. We learn what changes the Health Reform Act will bring and what money-saving health care options are out there.
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Insured, uninsured wait for treatment at free clinic

Oct 21, 2011
From allergic reactions to cracked teeth, thousands crowded the Los Angeles Arena to receive free medical care. But many people who showed up aren't covered for all the care they need.
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Insurer divvies up excess profits among policyholders

Oct 14, 2011
Blue Shield of California will return $283 million to customers. Other big insurers could be next.
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The health toll of bad economic times

Oct 13, 2011
The Great Recession and continuing high unemployment during the Anemic Recovery is taking its toll on our mental and physical health. A handful of...
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