May 04, 2012: Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
Older, uninsured and intoxicated patients wait even longer, study finds

March 30, 2012: Changes in Insurance Make ER Visits More Likely: Study
Researchers note that coming health-care reforms may lead to surge in emergency department use

March 12, 2012: Health Insurance Premiums Will Surpass Median Household Income in 2033: Study
Experts say what kind of care should be covered, not who pays for it, is the real issue

March 07, 2012: Many U.S. Families Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
Poor and near poor suffer most, CDC statistics show

February 16, 2012: Health Insurance 'Mandate' Deemed Best Value for Money
More people covered, federal dollars saved with U.S. health insurance requirement, analysis says

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

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

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 17, 2011: Cost of Health Coverage in U.S. May Depend on Where You Live
Vermont, Massachusetts among the states with highest individual premiums, researchers 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

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

June 15, 2011: Specialists Often Turn Away Kids With Public Insurance: Report
And those who get appointments wait 22 days longer on average

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

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

March 16, 2011: Report: Unemployment Adds 9 Million Uninsured in U.S.
Nearly 60% looking for an individual plan found it difficult or impossible to obtain, study finds

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

December 14, 2010: Report Finds Baby Boomers to Gain Most From Health Care Reform
Benefits will help generation hit hard by unemployment, rising health-care costs

December 08, 2010: Changes to Flex Spending Accounts Could Hurt Consumers
Come Jan. 1, most over-the-counter drugs will no longer be eligible for pre-tax payment

December 02, 2010: Employer Insurance Costs Rising for Workers
Increases in premiums, deductibles outpacing income, new report finds

November 23, 2010: Low-Income Families Hit Harder by High Deductibles
Study found they were more likely than high-income counterparts to forgo medical care

November 09, 2010: States Urged to Fill Gap in Helping Smokers Quit
U.S. health reform helps many, but more will benefit if states step up, lung association says

November 03, 2010: Many Higher-Income Parents Forgoing Kids' Vaccinations: Report
More outbreaks feared as immunization rates for children in commercial health plans plummet

October 04, 2010: Many Kids Not Getting Recommended Care: Survey
Costs prompt 1 in 8 families to forgo filling prescriptions, seeing specialists

October 04, 2010: Insurance, Race and Poverty Affect Cancer Care, Researchers Report
Differences in diagnosis and survival noted in three studies for cancer meeting

September 02, 2010: Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says

August 10, 2010: More Medicaid Patients Using ERs, Study Finds
Increased volume adds to wait time, researchers find

July 20, 2010: Economic Status May Affect Kids' Hearing Aid Care
Medicaid patients experience more problems after cochlear implant, report shows

July 08, 2010: Low-Income Children Not Getting Adequate Dental Care
California study finds those covered by public health insurance less likely to make regular visits, if they go at all

June 14, 2010: Health Plan May Influence 5-Year Rectal Cancer Survival
Privately insured at advantage over uninsured or Medicaid patients, research shows

June 09, 2010: 1 in 4 Americans Under 65 Lacks Dental Insurance
Latest stats, from 2008, show employment, education and race all affect access to care

June 03, 2010: 1 in 4 Patients Undergoes Revolving-Door Hospitalizations
Improving outpatient care could cut down on multiple readmissions, study authors suggest

May 21, 2010: Health Reform Should Provide Insurance to Many Young Adults
Some provisions start in September and will make coverage more affordable, easier to get, report says

March 24, 2010: Poll Finds Americans Blame Insurers, Drug Companies for Rising Health Costs
But the real drivers are higher fees, increased utilization and more sophisticated and costly medical technologies, some experts say

February 25, 2010: Health Reform Summit Seems to Be Falling Short of Goal
Experts, politicians split on whether significant changes will be passed anytime soon

February 25, 2010: Health Insurance Competition Vanishing: Study
Consolidation has not helped patients, says AMA president

January 05, 2010: U.S. Spending on Health Care Slowed in 2008
National cost still reached $2.3 trillion, government report shows

December 16, 2009: Over 45 Million Americans Now Lack Health Insurance
About 8 percent of children are uninsured, government report finds

November 30, 2009: Osteoarthritis Costs U.S. Over $185 Billion a Year
Improved screening, awareness may help delay progression and reduce expenses, researchers say

November 30, 2009: Health Reform: What's in It for You?
Here's how the House and Senate bills stack up

October 16, 2009: Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage

September 09, 2009: U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain
Medical services expected to take up more of the American economy in the future, experts say

August 20, 2009: Without Reform, U.S. Health Costs Expected to Rise
Average insurance premiums ranged from $11,000 to over $13,500 for families in 2008, report finds

July 31, 2009: ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
But government study also shows uninsured accounted for almost 1 out of 5 ER patients

July 21, 2009: Millions in U.S. Can't Afford Health Insurance
Obstacles mount when employer-based coverage is not an option, survey finds

July 17, 2009: Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform
Cost, financing remain volatile issues in the drive for bipartisan support

June 30, 2009: Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds