A new study says almost one out of three adults in the U.S. currently serves as a caregiver. The time and energy they put into caregiving becomes like an unpaid job.
(Story) Dec 09, 2009
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
The controversial amendment, sponsored by Sens. Ben Nelson and Orrin Hatch, is the same as the restrictive Stupak amendment in the House bill.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
Meanwhile, a report by national cancer and health groups finds cancer cases and death rates are generally down.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
In other state news, Kansas plans Medicaid cuts.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
Investigation reportedly focuses on CT brain scans used to diagnose strokes and was triggered by reports that patients were losing their hair or skin was discolored.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
A push has began to cut hospital readmissions by getting patients quicker follow-up doctor visits and lessening medication confusion.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest developments on pending amendments and regarding Democrats' ongoing efforts to find common ground on the public insurance option.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009
Consumer advocates and others say it will only become harder for low-income Kansans to get medical services now that the state is cutting Medicaid payments by 10 percent.
(Story) Dec 08, 2009
A pilot project in Utah seeks to reduce overuse of health care, which is partially related to the fee-for-service model.
(Daily Report) Dec 08, 2009