
By Lynn Hatter, WFSUSome Florida lawmakers want to allow pharmacists to administer shingles and pneumonia vaccines to seniors. Physicians are pushing back. Jan 27

There is still confusion about whether pre-existing conditions matter when it comes to the cost of your health insurance premium.
More From "Insuring Your Health" Jan 25

By Mary Agnes CareySix in 10 people think that the justices' decision on the individual mandate will be based on their own ideological views rather than legal analysis. Jan 26

By Steve Yoder, The Fiscal TimesCuts in government payments for patient care and less construction of new nursing homes are taking a toll, and as baby boomers start to retire in great numbers, the timing couldn't be worse. Jan 26

Health on the Hill: Obama talked little about health care, reflecting maybe the hard sell they're having getting the public to buy into the health law's benefits. Republicans talked about reforming Medicare in their response.
State Of The Union Excerpts Jan 25

By Caroline E. MayerThe coverage is expensive and often restrictive, but it offers vital protection and flexibility for some consumers facing a nursing home stay. Jan 23

Health care came up in a variety of ways in Monday's GOP debate in Tampa. Mitt Romney accused Newt Gingrich of influence-peddling on Medicare and also defended the Massachusetts health care reform.
Chart: Where The GOP Presidential Hopefuls Stand On Health Care Jan 24

By Jordan RauCatholic Healthcare West ended its governing board's religious affiliation to ease concerns from possible new partners. Some of its hospitals will remain Catholic. Jan 23

Among the issues on Congress' must-do list: Finding billions of dollars to avert drastic rate cuts for physicians who treat Medicare beneficiaries. So what is the "doc fix," and what's the fight all about? Jan 19