Stories Tagged as
Health care
Business is catching on to the importance of sleep
Feb 17, 2020
Lost productivity from lack of sleep costs the economy billions of dollars.
Walmart focuses on freestanding clinics
Feb 17, 2020
New Walmart Health facilities in Georgia have separate entrances and they look like clinics, not Walmart stores.
How letters from the IRS saved lives
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 12, 2019
The letters, which went out to 3.9 million people, detailed how to sign up for health care coverage.
Disagreement over rule that would increase transparency in healthcare costs
by
Bennett Purser
and Amy Scott
Nov 15, 2019
A new rule would require hospitals to make public the prices for everything they charge for.
The doctor who left primary care to help LGBTQ patients
Nov 12, 2019
"It's so rewarding to just provide good care, and be kind and have them feel safe," said Dr. Crystal Beal.
Premiums fall again for ACA health plans
Oct 23, 2019
After years of rising costs, the drop is an indication markets are stabilizing.
The opioid crisis is getting more expensive
by
Jack Stewart
Oct 21, 2019
Lost earnings from those who have died of overdoses were a major factor, according to the Society of Actuaries.
For public good, not for profit.
What will President Trump announce on health care?
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 3, 2019
The president’s visit to a Florida retirement community for the announcement comes as Democratic presidential candidates are debating expanding the government’s role in health care.
Welcome to "Check Your Balance"
Sep 30, 2019
Where the economy, your personal life and your money meet.
FAQ: Understanding that unexpected medical bill
Sep 30, 2019
A quick guide to surprise medical bills, and what to do next.