January 24, 2012: Even With Insurance, Unemployed Have Worse Health Outcomes
Report finds that high co-pays, deductibles can still make medical care unaffordable

January 20, 2012: U.S. Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses Take Toll on the Till
Costs related to occupational health reach $250 billion annually, researcher says

January 11, 2012: Covering Gym Fees Might Be Money Saver for Medicare
Medicare Advantage plans that do so lure healthier members, study suggests

January 09, 2012: Growth in U.S. Health Spending Stayed Slow in 2010
3.9 percent rise similar to 2009 figure, study finds

December 30, 2011: Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

December 08, 2011: Few Women Get Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Study
Older women, blacks, rural residents less likely to get procedure done immediately

November 14, 2011: Low-Income Seniors at Greater Risk for Heart Failure
These Medicare recipients may not be able to afford out-of-pocket medical expenses, researchers say

November 08, 2011: Seniors Choose Medicare Prescription Plans Wisely: Study
Despite the complexity, older Americans figure out which plan is the least costly to them

October 27, 2011: Medicare Part B Premium Increase Lower Than Expected
Officials say it's offset by rise in cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security for seniors

October 18, 2011: Fewer Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure, U.S. Study Finds
Number of cases is down, but there are still too many, expert says

October 06, 2011: Many Medicare Patients Get Surgeries in Last Year of Life: Study
Wide variations seen in number of procedures, depending on region where patient lives

October 06, 2011: More Evidence Minorities in U.S. Get Poorer Hospital Care
Elderly black and Hispanic patients over-represented in nation's 'worst' hospitals, study finds

October 04, 2011: Hospital Readmission Rates on the Rise in Older Adults: Study
1 in 6 Medicare patients ends up back in hospital within a month after discharge, report shows

September 28, 2011: End-Stage Alzheimer's Patients Often Hospitalized Unnecessarily
About 20 percent face potentially avoidable, 'burdensome transitions' at end of life, study finds

September 28, 2011: End-of-Life Directives Do Not Hasten Death, Study Finds
Patients aren't more likely to die if they talk about end-of-life care

September 19, 2011: Heart Failure Care Influenced by Insurance Coverage
Study found those on Medicaid, Medicare fared worse than those with private insurance

September 15, 2011: Enrollment Period for Medicare Starts Early This Year
Premiums for Medicare Advantage program will fall as enrollment rises, officials add

August 04, 2011: No Increase in Medicare Drug Premiums in 2012
HHS officials credit savings on new health care reform law, but critics aren't impressed

August 01, 2011: More Families Turning to Public Plans for Children's Health Care
Lost jobs, expanded access to government-sponsored coverage is spurring the trend, researchers say

July 28, 2011: U.S. to Pay Bigger Share of Rising Cost of Health Care
Report finds expenditure reaching $4.6 trillion by 2020, and taxpayers will pay for nearly half

July 27, 2011: Computer-Aided Mammography Doesn't Improve Breast Cancer Detection: Study
But imaging software makes it more likely women will need more testing, researchers say

July 26, 2011: Study Finds Savings From Medicare's Drug Plan Extend Beyond Cost of Meds
Those using Part D had lower hospital, nursing home bills, too

July 13, 2011: Millions of Americans Lack Access to Dental Care: Report
Too few dentists in certain regions, lack of insurance coverage are key factors cited

July 01, 2011: Avastin Rejection Supported by Cancer Experts
Drug's value as metastatic breast cancer treatment still unclear, they say

July 01, 2011: Medicare Will Pay for Prostate Cancer Drug
Provenge, a therapeutic vaccine, extends survival; it costs $93,000 per individual

June 29, 2011: Pain Costs U.S. $635 Billion a Year: Report
Cultural shift needed in approach to prevention, treatment, researchers say

June 20, 2011: Most Medicare Patients With Cancer Get Good Surgical Care: Study
Nine out of 10 hospitals stuck to best-practices guidelines, researchers say

June 20, 2011: Many Using Free Preventive Screenings Tied to Health Care Reform
Medicare heads say offering the tests free will save money long term, but critics disagree

June 13, 2011: Poll Finds Little Support for GOP Plan to Privatize Medicare
Respondents to Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey suggest lowering fees paid to drug companies, hospitals and doctors

May 24, 2011: More Primary Care Docs in a Community Equals Healthier Seniors
Study found fewer preventable hospitalizations among Medicare beneficiaries

May 18, 2011: End-of-Life Care Differs Between U.S., Canada, Study Finds
Researchers say data comparison could help guide improvements in care

May 17, 2011: Almost 30% of Urban ERs Closed During Past Two Decades: Study
Patients can expect longer waits, overcrowding at remaining facilities

May 11, 2011: Fewer Medicare Patients Hospitalized for Heart Trouble
10-year review suggests efforts to combat cardiac problems may be paying off

May 05, 2011: Race Seems to Play Role in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Despite expanded Medicare coverage, whites still tested more than blacks, Hispanics, study finds

April 28, 2011: Payment Rates May Affect Breast Cancer Treatment
Study reports variation in use of expensive therapy by region and Medicare coverage

April 19, 2011: Shorter Hospital Stays, More Readmissions After Hip Replacements
Many patients also discharged to skilled nursing facilities, long-term analysis of Medicare data shows

April 08, 2011: Medicare's Drug Coverage Gap to Shrink Away Under Health Care Reform
Experts say changes kick in this year, with the 'donut hole' disappearing by 2020

March 23, 2011: As Health Care Reform Turns 1, Backers and Detractors Dig In
But many agree the provision requiring insurance for all is a tough pill to swallow

March 15, 2011: Whether Chronic Diseases Are Diagnosed May Depend on Where You Live
Regions with most diagnoses had lower fatality rates, but why is unclear, researchers say

March 09, 2011: Hospital Safety Varies Widely Nationwide: Report
Where patients go for treatment can mean the difference between life and death, researchers say

January 10, 2011: U.S. Nursing Home Closings Hit Poor Neighborhoods Hardest: Study
Researchers find 5 percent drop overall in available beds over past decade

January 05, 2011: People Dropping 'Medicare Advantage' Urged to Analyze Options
Those unhappy with private plans have until mid-February to change

January 03, 2011: First Physical With Medicare Now Free
Health reform law makes benefit part of effort to expand preventive services

January 03, 2011: Medicare Makes Way for Baby Boomers
Big, demanding generation expected to strain health-care resources

January 02, 2011: U.S. Health Care Reform Tops Health News for 2010
Food safety reform and the flu epidemic that fizzled also made headlines this year

December 16, 2010: Health Risks Rise for Medicare Patients in Year After Stroke
Two-thirds return to hospital or die, emphasizing need for better after-care, experts say

November 18, 2010: On Health Policies, U.S. Lags Other Nations: Survey
Access, costs are better managed in other countries, report finds

November 17, 2010: Medicare Panel Endorses Vaccine for Prostate Cancer Patients
Provenge extends survival by about four months on average, costs $93,000 per individual

November 16, 2010: Hospital Care Deadly for Some, U.S. Study Finds
About 15,000 Medicare patients die a month because of adverse events, researchers say

November 11, 2010: Medicare Part D Changes Not Overwhelming, Experts Say
Fewer plans to choose from, slightly higher monthly premiums are main differences