(HealthDay)—Many Americans may believe that private insurance can keep major medical bills at bay. But a new survey finds that one-fifth of people with private plans still spend at least 5 percent of their income on out-of-pocket ...
Nov 13, 2014
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(HealthDay)—The U.S. health care system ranks dead last compared to other industrialized nations when it comes to affordability and patient access, according to a new survey.
Oct 23, 2014
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The care of patients with complex medical needs is widely regarded as one of the key factors driving increased U.S. health costs, and it is generally accepted that 10 to 15 percent of Medicare patients account for 65 to 75 ...
Aug 7, 2014
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For the fifth time in a decade, the United States is the sick man of the rich world. But recent health reforms and increased health technology spending may provide a cure in the coming years.
Jun 17, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Californians' experience with health reform is probably very different from that of, say, the citizens of Texas.
Jan 31, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Since 2000, increased federal funding for community health centers has helped low-income adults get access to primary care and dental care, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Health Services Research.
Jan 22, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Despite a rush to enroll in December, many Americans who may be eligible for health insurance through the new state and federal marketplaces haven't shopped for coverage, a new survey shows.
Jan 10, 2014
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(HealthDay)—American adults are far more likely than those in 10 other high-income countries to go without health care due to cost, or to have trouble paying their medical bills, a new study finds.
Nov 13, 2013
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A new analysis of 585 large, randomized clinical trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov finds that 29 percent have not been published in scientific journals. In addition, nearly 78 percent of the unpublished trials had ...
Oct 29, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Low-income Americans' access to health care and the quality of care they receive vary widely based on where they live, according to a new report.
Sep 18, 2013
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