Tort reform and changes to the doctor payment system are under debate as possible ways to make health care more cost-effective.
(Daily Report) Sep 02, 2009
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Wednesday's opinions and editorials from around the United States.
(Daily Report) Sep 02, 2009
The GOP has long said that many of the ills of the nation's health care system can be remedied with a cap on medical malpractice suits. Democrats say limits on pain and suffering awards are not the answer. Could a compromise save the president's health care initiative? This story comes from our partner NPR News.
(Story) Sep 02, 2009
Company wellness programs improve health and cut costs as shown by the experience of Quest Diagnostics' voluntary wellness program Healthy Quest.
(Daily Report) Sep 02, 2009
A clinic in a low-income Milwaukee neighborhood fills a need but officials worry that it may not be helped by reform.
(Daily Report) Sep 02, 2009
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
(Daily Report) Sep 02, 2009
State Medicaid programs are in fiscal trouble and looking for solutions. Meanwhile, California regulators face down medical wait times and local political candidates face the health care issue during their short campaign season.
(Daily Report) Sep 01, 2009
Despite TV portrayals of best medicine, health reform proponents says patients could get good treatment -- and cheaper care -- if high tech tests were used more judiciously.
(Daily Report) Sep 01, 2009
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Tuesday's editorials and opinions from around America.
(Daily Report) Sep 01, 2009
Thousands of legal immigrants in Massachusetts will face scaled back health care benefits, the governor announced Monday.
(Daily Report) Sep 01, 2009