Consumer Driven Health Care

A Texas judge on Thursday ruled that a pregnant woman, whose fetus has a fatal condition, can obtain an abortion despite the state's near-total abortion ban that only allows for a few exceptions.

The Biden administration wants to boost oversight of the number of doctors, hospitals, and other health providers insurers cover in ACA plans, under a proposed new rule, which also makes it easier for plans to include dental care.

While the self-insured approach has been considered a less-expensive alternative to fully insured plans, it turns out self-insured employers wind up paying more for colonoscopies, endoscopies and ER visits, says a new report.

These tax-advantaged, interest-bearing savings accounts serve as a valuable tool for both employees and employers in managing the rising costs associated with health care.

The U.S. faces a serious shortage of primary care doctors for many reasons, but Medicare, which has significant muscle in the health care market, tends to reward specialties that emphasize procedures more than primary care.

The drugstore chain is making big moves as it seeks to stabilize its retail pharmacy business – part of a long-term growth strategy, after spending nearly $20 billion to acquire Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year.