Health Care
State Laws Can Ensure a Woman's Right to an Abortion
Laws protecting the patient-provider relationship keep decisions in the examination room, not the Capitol.
Presidential Wannabes' Fantasy Health Care Remedies
Insurers and drug companies will remain in charge, whatever the candidates say.
New Obamacare Legal Challenge Heading for the Supreme Court
If, as the Supreme Court decided, Obamacare is a tax, it should have been introduced in the House.
When It Comes to Health Care, the GOP Wannabes Know Nothing
What the GOP candidates said about replacing Obamacare shows a woeful lack of knowledge and expertise.
Journalists Help Yelp Bolster Health Care Reviews
With big data mined by ProPublica, the consumer-generated website wants to help patients make more informed choices.
Why Medicare Should Be Available to All
Administrative costs account for 15 to 30 percent of all health care spending in the U.S. For Medicare it's 3 percent.
Anthem to Buy Cigna in $54 Billion Health Insurer Deal
The deal will create the largest U.S. health insurer by membership.
7.5 Million Paid $200 Average Fine to Duck Health Insurance
Also, 2.7 million taxpayers claimed $9 billion in Obamacare subsidies, at an average $3,400 each.
Transgender Youth Don't Have Anything Wrong With Their Hormones
Study puts to rest argument that being trans results from hormone imbalance.
The Revolving Door: Former Medicare Czar Now in Charge of Health Insurance Lobby
The health insurance industry has snagged another top official to get what it wants from lawmakers and regulators.
Let People Make Their Own End-of-Life Decisions
Medicare will reimburse health providers for consulting with patients about treatment near the end of their lives.
Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine
Joke competitions, tango classes and language classes encourage older patients to visit the hospital.
Health Care: Do You Want a Private Monopoly or a Single Payer System?
Mergers will give giant health insurers more leverage over employees, consumers, state regulators and health care providers.
Health Care Mergers Will Mean Higher Premiums
While top executives will make millions, employees will be fired and prices are sure to go up.
How Republicans Should Deal With Obamacare Now
With all-out repeal unlikely, there are still ways to improve the flawed health care legislation.
Photos: The Running of the Supreme Court Interns
News assistants run frantically to deliver Supreme Court decisions to their TV anchors.
Even After the Supreme Court Saves Obamacare, the Political Divide Continues
The Roberts Court decision is either an inspired act of common sense—or a flawed legal judgement.
After The Favorable Ruling, Obamacare Still Faces Struggles
There are still 18 million uninsured who have not bought insurance. Without broader participation, insurers may raise rates.
Those With Subsidies Elated at Supreme Court Obamacare Decision
People who bought subsidized health insurance through the federal exchange expressed relief about the King v. Burwell ruling.
President Obama: 'Affordable Care Act is Here to Stay'
The president addressed the country about the decision from the Rose Garden.
Robert Reich: Medicare Isn't the Problem. It's the Solution
Allowing all Americans to join Medicare is the best way to control future health care costs.
Tensions Build as Supreme Court Prepares for Gay Marriage and Obamacare Rulings
Justices are preparing to issue major rulings by the end of the month.
Obamacare Repeal Would Increase U.S. Deficit By $353 Billion Over 10 Years: Reports
Forecasters say the increase would be smaller if economic growth effects are considered.
Conservatives Fear Blame for Supreme Court's Obamacare Decision
The decision later this month could leave 9 million Americans without federal health care subsidies.
Even With Obamacare, Americans Find Health Insurance Too Expensive
Despite subsidies, the perception that a plan will be too costly has kept many uninsured.
Why Can't I Buy Health Care Like I Buy a Cellphone?
Health care sticker shock is inevitable when the market in health services remains in the shadows.
Many Americans Insured but Can't Afford Health Care
More than 30 million Americans with health benefits skip doctor visits due to high costs.
'Consumer-Driven' Health Plans Are Pushing Prices Up
A third of insured Americans say they did not access the care they needed because they couldn't afford it.
How to Keep Down Sky-High Hospital Bills: Don't Pay
A company is taking on profiteering hospitals—and slashing the price of health care.