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Economists in the federal Medicare office say health overhaul legislation and other changes made by regulators and Congress since February will only have a "moderate" effect on health spending.
Janet Trautwein, the CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters, dispels recent media reports about the demise of insurance agents.
While financial pressures and health reform drive many hospitals to merge, some standalone nonprofit hospitals stubbornly refuse to link up with hospital systems. How long can they survive on their own?
To provide better services, government officials need more concrete information about the needs of the disabled community, White House adviser says.
Florida and other states faced with soaring Medicaid rolls amid a stubborn recession are struggling to balance their budgets.
Seniors may have increasing difficulty getting a doctor appointment over the next 10 years, according to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis.
The costs of "defensive" medicine practiced by doctors guarding against lawsuits are real, but not nearly as high as some have claimed. Even so, it's probably worth trying to tame them, some policy analysts say.
As the Obama administration continues to implement the health care overhaul law, some myths
As the Obama administration continues to implement the health care overhaul law, some myths
New federal health reform legislation over the next several years will pump millions of dollars into home visitation programs for new and expecting mothers with the goal of reducing rates of premature birth and infant mortality.
Although it is difficult to reverse that decision, there are steps you can take to help make your case.
The use of observation care is rising as hospitals cope with increasing constraints from Medicare, which is under pressure to control costs. But the decision can mean more out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
The health law calls for a demonstration program to test covering hospice treatments for patients still seeking to fight their illness.
Have you ever been to the supermarket and spotted a balding man with Down syndrome pushing a shopping cart for his elderly mother? Have you ever wondered how he pays his medical bills or his rent? In truth, no single
A new study found states have very different rates of enrollment for eligible kids - from a high of 95 percent in Massachusetts to a low of 55 percent in Nevada.
A nonprofit group is offering a $1,000 prize for the best essay on solving the nation's problem of high health care costs.
Premiums for family coverage rose about 3 percent to an average of $13,770, but workers are absorbing a greater percentage of the costs, survey finds.
Critics say Medicare Advantage plans are inefficient and costly. But those same critics oppose vouchers for Medicare -- even though that approach would set up a direct competition between the private plans and the traditional fee-for-service program.
A new smoking cessation program could lower health care costs, even among seniors.
As mid-term elections approach, the public is split over the law. Federal subsidies to help people buy insurance are popular, while a requirement that most Americans buy coverage isn't.
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