Health Care
Venezuela's Crisis Forced Doctors to Become Sex Workers
Venezuelan doctors face a host of economic woes, forcing female professionals to become prostitutes.
World's Heaviest Woman Dies in Abu Dhabi Hospital
Atti, who underwent crucial surgery in March, died of complications relating to her obesity.
Does Graham-Cassidy Plan Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?
Debunking the president's claims about the latest efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
The Best Health Care System? Doctors Back Single Payer
Opinions are changing in favor of a single-payer health care system among both physicians and their patients, but doctors are much more likely to support a single-payer health care system than the rest of the public.
Bernie's Universal Healthcare System Would Be Disaster
Richard Epstein writes that in single payer systems, healthcare services are rationed by queuing, not money.
It's Still 2016 for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
The senator said providing health care for everyone was exactly what Trump should be doing.
The Case Against Bernie Sanders's Single-Payer Plan
Single-payer fever is sweeping the Democratic Party, but many are resisting—and for good reasons.
Robert Reich It's High Time For Single Payer Healthcare
In France, an appendectomy costs $4,463. Here, it's $13,851.
Sanders Takes 'Medicare for All' Into the Mainstream
The idea of Medicare for all is increasing in popularity, both in the Senate and among Americans in general.
Warren Co-Sponsoring Sanders's 'Medicare for All' Bill
Sanders now has two popular Democrats co-sponsoring his single-payer bill. Whether this will inspire other Democrats to hop on board remains to be seen.
Single-Payer Health Care at the State Level is Doomed
While states have been innovators with regards to many policies, fiscal issues and regulatory limitations will most likely preclude states from pursuing sweeping health reform.
Doctors, Not Insurers, Should Take Medical Decisions
Insurers are refusing to cover prescribed treatments, even when patients have paid their premiums.
Why the GOP Failed to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
The legacy of Medicaid, interest groups' opposition and the popularity of Obamacare ensured that Republicans would fail to "repeal and replace."
Mar-a-Lago: Charity Event Spurns Anti-Trump Protesters
Nonprofit research hospital's charity event raises too much money for "important medical equipment," says clinic.
Americans Want Bipartisanship on Health Care
Only 19 percent of Americans want Republicans to come up with their own health care plan.
Mitch McConnell Should Resign, GOP Lawmaker Says
"If I were Mitch McConnell, I would resign," Representative Mo Brooks told Fox News.
Senate Opens Health Care Debate; Pence Breaks Tie Vote
The chamber begins 20 hours of debate, and anything can happen as the lawmakers attempt to revamp health care on the fly.
McCain Is Back In Washington For The Obamacare Vote
The Arizona senator has been battling brain cancer and wasn't expected to attend this week's vote.
Texas Congressman Blames Women for Health Care Failure
"If it was a guy from south Texas, I might ask him to step outside and settle this Aaron Burr-style," said Representative Blake Farenthold.
McConnell's Cruel Health Care Penalties Are Humbug
The Republican alternative to the Obamacare fine for non-participants is Big Brother government too.
Cheaper, Better Health Care Is Well Within Our Grasp
As 18 percent of the U.S. economy is absorbed by health care, we have little money for other health-promoting investments.
How to Find a Clinical Trial: Tips for Cancer Patients
When should cancer patients consider clinical trials? Where should they look? How should they evaluate options?
Trump's Good Genes Make Health Care Less Important
The president has been quite vocal about his belief in the superiority of his genes.
Trump Changes His Tune on Ease of Repealing Obamacare
The president had promised "great health care at a tiny fraction of the cost."
Trump Thinks Health Insurance Costs $12 Per Year
An interview with The New York Times reveals just how little Trump understands health care.
Trump To GOP: No Recess Until Healthcare Is Resolved
A new report says 32 million Americans will lose health insurance if senators opt to repeal the law without a replacement.
Why Trump and the Republicans Can't Get Anything Done
The health care debacle is just part of the problem. Bad decisions and structural impediments are killing the president's legislative agenda
11 Governors Oppose Repeal-Only Health Plan
The bipartisan group of governors includes Republican John Kasich of Ohio and Democrat Terry McAuliffe of Virginia.
Fox News Ignores Health Care Debacle, Attacks Clinton
As the GOP's health care plan failed in the Senate, Fox News raged on against Hillary Clinton.