While hospital and drug makers like what they see, insurers, doctors, advocates for low-income workers and some business groups aren't as happy.
(Daily Report) Sep 14, 2009
Several states are implementing "medical home" programs, which shifts the health care system from emphasizing acute care for emergencies, to one focusing more on treating - or preventing - chronic illnesses. Rita Pinard, a program participant, consults with Dr. Joyce Dobbertin about her diabetes.
(Daily Report) Sep 11, 2009
Many people turn to the Internet before undergoing a medical procedure or test to compare prices.
(Daily Report) Sep 11, 2009
Despite conservatives' strong opposition efforts, an Oregon congressman says he wants his controversial end-of-life provision in the House's health care proposal.
(Daily Report) Sep 11, 2009
The Joint Commission has announced that it will launch a program to help hospitals fix breakdowns in patient care.
(Daily Report) Sep 11, 2009
An overview of physician practices, studies about racial disparities and a brief on dental care are among the papers highlighted today.
(Daily Report) Sep 11, 2009
Several states are implementing "medical home" programs, which shifts the health care system from emphasizing acute care for emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes, to one focusing more on treating - or preventing - chronic illnesses.
(Story) Sep 11, 2009
The President called attention to the new figures as a means to add momentum to his push to overhaul the nation's health care system.
(Daily Report) Sep 10, 2009
Tort reform is back on the table in the health care debate, but evidence that it would significantly reduce health care costs may be anecdotal.
(Daily Report) Sep 10, 2009
Several news organizations published fact checks of President Obama's health care speech.
(Daily Report) Sep 10, 2009