How much do U.S. doctors make compared to docs in other rich countries? Stephan Richter of TheGlobalist.com quizzes Bill Radke, and also lets us know how much U.S. specialists make compared to their patients.
Democrats and Republicans continue to search for a common ground on the health-care debate. The latest idea: a state-run public health plan. What would that entail? Tamara Keith reports.
The SEC is looking into charges that HCA, the world's largest hospital company, improperly accounted for thousands of nursing shifts at its hospitals. John Dimsdale reports.
Emergency Room doctors are meeting for their annual conference, and one of the main topics under discussion will be how health-care reform might impact ERs. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
The Atlantic's Megan McArdle and Reuters blogger Felix Salmon talk with Tess Vigeland about whether the public option for health care is dead and if financial regulation will still get done.
Health care and Web professionals will converge in San Francisco next week for a conference on bringing health care into a savvier Web world. This could eventually mean cost savings for patients. Joel Rose reports.
With swine flu still making the rounds, businesses are worried about not being able to get the vaccine for their employees. But they're doing their best to prepare. Alisa Roth reports.
The insurance industry is a staunch supporter of universal health coverage, which is leading some critics to wonder if an overhaul contains a windfall. Joel Rose reports.
Researchers are meeting in New York this week to see what may come of a possible new AIDS vaccine. Though a public health benefit may be years away, the recent breakthrough in Thailand is encouraging for research investment. Joel Rose reports.
