January 30, 2012: Health Reform Law Gaining Wider Acceptance: Poll
Still-controversial package's benefits appeal to more people, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

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 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 15, 2011: Dentists Could Fill Gap in Health Care, Study Says
Many Americans who make dental visits don't get routine medical care

November 29, 2011: Chronic Disease May Up Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insured
Researchers cite higher drug copayments for employees with diabetes, asthma, cancer and more

November 14, 2011: Supreme Court to Rule on Obama's Health Care Reform
At issue is whether the federal government can require people to buy health insurance

November 14, 2011: More Heart Attack Patients Take Meds When They Are Free
Eliminating co-pay increased adherence, reduced costs, study says

November 10, 2011: Black Children Less Likely to Get Kidney Transplant Before Dialysis
Researchers say lack of affordable health care is probably a factor for some

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 13, 2011: People With Mental Health Issues More Likely to Be Uninsured
Study cites less access to recommended care, poorer quality care

September 27, 2011: Cost of U.S. Workers' Health Premiums Surged in 2011
Survey shows employees now pay average of more than $4,000 toward family health benefits

September 19, 2011: Hospitals Serving More Minorities Have Higher Trauma Death Rate
New study suggests insurance, funding issues may be the culprit

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

September 08, 2011: Rising Health Care Costs Hitting Family Pocketbooks
More than 40 percent of income gains over the last decade now spent on health, study shows

September 08, 2011: Big Health Plans Can Negotiate Lower Hospital Costs: Study
Insurance plan consolidation could be an advantage for consumers, researchers say

August 29, 2011: Many Use ER for Routine Follow-Up Care After Hospital Discharge
Uninsured, publicly insured most likely to misuse emergency department for minor issues, study says

August 15, 2011: Many More Kids Hospitalized for Mental Illness: Study
Adult psychiatric admissions also increased, except among the elderly

August 12, 2011: Court Rules Against Insurance Mandate in Obama Health Care Law
Divided panel says mandate violates rights; final decision may come from Supreme Court, experts say

August 12, 2011: Insurance Premiums Vary Widely From State to State
Alabama had the lowest average premiums, while Massachusetts and Vermont had the highest in 2010

August 12, 2011: Feds Outline Rules for States' Insurance Exchanges
$185 million awarded to speed up creation of 'one-stop' marketplaces for health plans

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 04, 2011: Health Plans Much Costlier for Docs in U.S. Than Canada: Study
U.S. physicians spend almost four times as much dealing with insurers and payers

August 01, 2011: HHS: Insurers Must Pay for Birth Control for Women
New rules come after expert panel's report urged contraception and other services be made free

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 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 22, 2011: Publicly Insured Kids May Get Less Comprehensive Care
But most have a regular doctor, survey finds

July 19, 2011: U.S. Panel Recommends Free Coverage of Birth Control
That plus other services should be added to health care reform, Institute of Medicine says

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 07, 2011: Medicaid Coverage 'Substantially' Improves Access to Care: Study
Coverage resulted in better outcomes, more use of health services among low-income adults, researchers say

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 30, 2011: Who Should Get a CT Scan to Screen for Lung Cancer?
While the tests can save lives, they're not for everyone, experts 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 15, 2011: Specialists Often Turn Away Kids With Public Insurance: Report
And those who get appointments wait 22 days longer on average

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

June 03, 2011: U.S. Cancer Patients Face Barriers to Care, Study Finds
Even with health insurance, Americans may have trouble booking an oncology appointment

May 31, 2011: U.S. Makes It Easier to Get Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions
Premiums for federally administered plan will drop as much as 40% in 18 states, officials say

May 23, 2011: Some Dentists Reluctant to Treat Kids on Medicaid: Study
Head of American Dental Association calls for better funding for public-assistance programs

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 02, 2011: Soaring Costs Deprive Some Children of Medical Care
Excessive financial burden keeps parents from filling prescriptions, calling doctor, study finds

April 20, 2011: High-Deductible Health Plans Bring Equal Savings to All: Study
Finding challenges fears that those who most need care would not get it

April 14, 2011: Obesity, Disparities in Care Help Drive U.S. Stillbirths: Studies
27,000 American women still experience this often preventable outcome each year, experts say

April 13, 2011: 'Best' Places to Live With Autism All in Major Metro Areas: Survey
Even so, three-fourths of families polled nationwide said they had difficulty accessing needed services

April 06, 2011: Most Americans Think Health Care System Needs Major Surgery
Commonwealth Fund survey unearths concerns about access, rising costs

March 30, 2011: Digital Divide Opens Up in Patient Use of Online Medical Records
Older, white, wealthier patients most likely to access health history via Internet, study shows