Nursing Homes Using Hospice Care More, But at a Cost
2015-05-06
Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life comfort care, study saysContinue Reading
Almost 17 Million Gained Coverage Under Obamacare
2015-05-06
But many Americans still can’t afford medical care, expert saysContinue Reading
Sharp Drop in Uninsured Texans Since Obamacare Rollout: Survey
2015-05-06
But poorest residents are far more likely to lack coverage than the richContinue Reading
More Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Facing Dangerous Complication
2015-04-21
Diabetic ketoacidosis can prove serious; researchers point to lack of insurance leading to late diagnosisContinue Reading
Some Arthritis Meds Cost Seniors Thousands Annually
2015-04-21
Out-of-pocket expenses keep many Medicare patients from taking needed drugs, study suggestsContinue Reading
New Specialty Medicines Drive Up Drug Spending
2015-04-14
Report finds costs are highest they’ve been in a decadeContinue Reading
Number of Uninsured Adults Decreasing Under Obamacare
2015-04-10
Report also suggests racial disparities in healthcare improving under new lawContinue Reading
Medical Costs Hit Residents of Texas, Florida Especially Hard, Study Finds
2015-04-10
They have more trouble covering expenses than people living in other large statesContinue Reading
1 in 5 Medicare Patients Faces Delay in Melanoma Surgery: Study
2015-04-08
Long waits can be anxiety-provokingContinue Reading
Uninsured May Face Much Higher Charges for Cancer Drugs
2015-04-07
Chemotherapy fees can be 43 times more than those for insured patients, study findsContinue Reading