Colorado Puts Single Payer Healthcare on Ballot
Coloradans would pick their own providers, but the system would pick up the bills.
Its Legality Is No Longer in Dispute. But Can Obamacare Survive?
"It is possible to predict that the slow death of Obamacare has become more likely."
The Calamitous Collapse of the Obamacare Co-Ops
Hundreds of thousands will find the "If you like your plan, keep it" promise does not apply.
When Health Insurers Give Patients the Runaround, Lives Are Lost
Medical practices spend 20 hours a week helping patients with the prior authorization process.
Presidential Wannabes' Fantasy Health Care Remedies
Insurers and drug companies will remain in charge, whatever the candidates say.
U.S. Household Incomes Lost Ground, Number of Uninsured Dropped, Poverty Rate Ticked Up in 2014
The nation's economic expansion has not led to gains for many Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's annual estimates.
Why Medicare Should Be Available to All
Administrative costs account for 15 to 30 percent of all health care spending in the U.S. For Medicare it's 3 percent.
Anthem to Buy Cigna in $54 Billion Health Insurer Deal
The deal will create the largest U.S. health insurer by membership.
7.5 Million Paid $200 Average Fine to Duck Health Insurance
Also, 2.7 million taxpayers claimed $9 billion in Obamacare subsidies, at an average $3,400 each.
The Revolving Door: Former Medicare Czar Now in Charge of Health Insurance Lobby
The health insurance industry has snagged another top official to get what it wants from lawmakers and regulators.
Surprise! That Urgent Care Center May Send You a Big Bill
Urgent care clinics may not be a good option, even when they say they accept your insurance.
At Last, a Solution to Out-of-Network Sticker Shock
Ever been caught with a hidden health care charge? A new New York law's got it licked.
Health Care: Do You Want a Private Monopoly or a Single Payer System?
Mergers will give giant health insurers more leverage over employees, consumers, state regulators and health care providers.
Women Spend Less on Birth Control, Thanks to Obamacare
Out-of-pocket expenses for contraceptives have plummeted in the last few years.
Health Care Mergers Will Mean Higher Premiums
While top executives will make millions, employees will be fired and prices are sure to go up.
Aetna to Buy Humana for $37 Billion in Largest insurance Industry Deal
The deal would nearly triple Aetna's Medicare Advantage business.
How Republicans Should Deal With Obamacare Now
With all-out repeal unlikely, there are still ways to improve the flawed health care legislation.
Even After the Supreme Court Saves Obamacare, the Political Divide Continues
The Roberts Court decision is either an inspired act of common sense—or a flawed legal judgement.
After The Favorable Ruling, Obamacare Still Faces Struggles
There are still 18 million uninsured who have not bought insurance. Without broader participation, insurers may raise rates.
Those With Subsidies Elated at Supreme Court Obamacare Decision
People who bought subsidized health insurance through the federal exchange expressed relief about the King v. Burwell ruling.
Robert Reich: Medicare Isn't the Problem. It's the Solution
Allowing all Americans to join Medicare is the best way to control future health care costs.
What a Supreme Court Ruling Against Obamacare Subsidies Would Mean, State by State
A decision to declare federal subsidies illegal would remove health insurance from eight million Americans.
Obamacare Repeal Would Increase U.S. Deficit By $353 Billion Over 10 Years: Reports
Forecasters say the increase would be smaller if economic growth effects are considered.
Conservatives Fear Blame for Supreme Court's Obamacare Decision
The decision later this month could leave 9 million Americans without federal health care subsidies.
Even With Obamacare, Americans Find Health Insurance Too Expensive
Despite subsidies, the perception that a plan will be too costly has kept many uninsured.
New Super Suit Simulates Aging for Millennials
Former Walt Disney Imagineering team and an insurance company create a costume that turns the wearer into grandpa.
Many Americans Insured but Can't Afford Health Care
More than 30 million Americans with health benefits skip doctor visits due to high costs.
'Consumer-Driven' Health Plans Are Pushing Prices Up
A third of insured Americans say they did not access the care they needed because they couldn't afford it.
How to Keep Down Sky-High Hospital Bills: Don't Pay
A company is taking on profiteering hospitals—and slashing the price of health care.