Healthcare

Physician's gender has impact on care, a new study shows.

As Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell leaves office, she looks back on the Affordable Care Act and the challenges the incoming administration may face.

A new report out this morning has some surprises about some of the sickest and most vulnerable patients in the country. The Commonwealth Fund survey finds as many as 95 percent of these people have consistent access to care. But many are socially isolated — which means access isn’t enough to improve their conditions. Click […]

The president-elect picks Rep. Tom Price, an ACA critic, for Health and Human Services secretary.

The agency's new head is known for expanding the program in Indiana, with restrictions.

Ten thousand dollar sign-on bonuses and generous benefits? No, we’re not talking about the tech industry; it’s nurses who are now in high demand. As the economy improves, many older nurses are cutting back hours or retiring, causing a major shortage across the country. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.

President-elect Trump has pledged to “bring much needed free market reforms to the health care industry.” That could mean giving hospitals, insurers and drug companies a freer hand to merge, as many have been attempting to do. Yet, that could lead to less competition — and higher prices — for consumers. Click the above audio […]

President-elect Trump has made repealing the Affordable Care Act a priority.

Some states have emergency absentee ballots to help those who are sick.

This year's menu of health care options for employees hits peak prices.