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Third of Young U.S. Adults Lack Health InsuranceMales more likely than females to go without coverage, statistics show
Existing Health Programs Could Help More Kids With AsthmaGreater enrollment, expanded eligibility would cover most uninsured children, report says
Two Fatal Flaws in Health Reform ResuscitationRelying so heavily on Medicare and Medicaid to provide the funding simply can’t work.
Government to Pay for More Than Half of U.S. Health Care CostsRecession is driving laid-off Americans from private to public plans, report notes
Senate Upset Foils Democrats' Health Reform AgendaFuture direction of Obama's top domestic priority remains unclear
U.S. Spending on Health Care Slowed in 2008National cost still reached $2.3 trillion, government report shows
Over 45 Million Americans Now Lack Health InsuranceAbout 8 percent of children are uninsured, government report finds
Health Reform: What's in It for You?Advertising to Consumers May Raise Drug PricesWith Plavix as an example, study finds no added use but higher costs
Landrieu’s Medicaid Deal Hurts Middle Class Taxpayers EverywhereLawmakers' votes should not be based on the government equivalent of a bribe.
Health Buzz: Bill Aims to Help States Pay Medicaid Costs and Other Health News7 reasons the PSA test still matters; why health reform would endanger passive patients
Pay Less for Prescription DrugsCheck out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says
Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ERStudy finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage
U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial PainMedical services expected to take up more of the American economy in the future, experts say
Hospitals Reduce Heart Attack DeathsStudy shows 10-year effort, major medical advances improved survival
Expanding Health Coverage May Not Improve AccessInnovations in financing, delivery of care are needed to close gaps, experts say
ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid RecipientsBut government study also shows uninsured accounted for almost 1 out of 5 ER patients
Health Buzz: New York Pays for Medicaid Mistake and Other Health NewsFixing health insurance first; cooking with whole foods
Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer DrugsTheories vary as to why, but experts say consequence can be severe
More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health CoverageFurther erosion of private insurance could boost the ranks of the uninsured
Bariatric Surgery Centers Don't Deliver Better OutcomesStudy finds these units of excellence no better, more costly, than other hospitals
Cancer Survivors Say Costs Keep Them From CareInsured or not, patients forgo medical needs twice as often as others, study finds
Obama Backs Health Care ReformPublic concern over cost, availability of care could lead to real change, experts say
7 Ways the Stimulus Plan Will Help RetireesTrillion-dollar program won't address longer-term needs and generational conflicts.
U.S. Flunks on Tobacco Control Report CardLung Association report says feds and most states neglect preventing tobacco-caused illness.
Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a DecadeBut consumers are still paying more for out-of-pocket expenses, reports say
Health Buzz: State Medicaid Cuts and Other Health NewsMichael Jackson's lung health status; Bush administration's healthcare conscience rule.
Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without InsuranceAnd those transferred between facilities also had higher mortality rates, study says
Uninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not RecipientsStudy suggests that transplant centers aren't catering to those with fewer resources
Health Buzz: Medicaid Covering Unapproved Drugs and Other Health NewsMedical tourism incentives, and holiday help for shopping addicts.
Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart TransplantHealth Insurance Rules Affect Medical OutcomesCancer Screenings for Medicaid Patients Miss TargetsReport Compares Health-Care Platforms of Presidential CandidatesMedicare Advantage Plans Get Lion's Share of Insurers' Ad DollarsLong-Term Care Insurance: Not Always a Good BuyPrivate plans are available, but getting one isn't necessarily a good idea.
Patients With Medicaid Co-Pay Cut Out Certain DrugsWalgreens Settles Medicaid Fraud AllegationsCompany will pay $35 million to settle claims it improperly switched forms of drugs.
More Young People Going Without Health InsuranceStates' Scorecard Finds Big Differences in Kids' Health CareQuality Lags at Safety-Net HospitalsSchools Face a Cut in Medicaid FundingThe Bush administration worried that the Medicaid funding was being spent on educational activities.
The Pill's Price on CampusA jump in the cost of birth control puts students in a quandary.