Poll reveals extent of the health care affordability crisis

Nov 12, 2019
Close to a third of U.S. adults can’t cover a $500 medical bill.

Health insurers are looking for a little certainty

Aug 2, 2017
Assuring subsidies for low-income people could help stabilize the market, the CEO of an industry lobbying group says.
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Crowdfunding for your life

Jun 23, 2017
The online safety net may not be without its gaping holes.
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Why health care is like a Rubik's Cube

Apr 12, 2017
Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal talks about her new book and the danger of all-or-nothing politics.
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Weekly Wrap: GOP health care plan and Trump's budget

Mar 10, 2017
David Gura of Bloomberg and Leigh Gallagher of Fortune join us to discuss the week’s business and economic news. This week, they talk about opposition to the new GOP health care plan and details of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal.  
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) explains the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act during his weekly press conference at the Capitol yesterday in Washington, D.C.
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Weekly Wrap: Two big speeches

Mar 3, 2017
Trump on the economy and Yellen on interest rates.
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
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Health co-ops' struggles could bring higher costs

Oct 20, 2015
Healthcare co-ops are having a hard time competing with big insurance companies.

For public good, not for profit.

Expect bumps as docs try to focus on patient satisfaction

Oct 16, 2015
'Patient-centered care' is a popular term in health care. But what does it mean?

Despite insurance, some Americans still struggle with medical debt

May 13, 2015
More than 50 percent of all bankruptcies are linked to medical debt.

Data opens doors in healthcare, but then what?

Jun 13, 2014
A test for the healthcare system is how well providers respond to data.