A medical bill is a shocker, even for those with insurance coverage. An emergency-room visit with multiple tests can cost as much as a car. Major surgery? Think mortgage-sized sums.
The staggering cost of health care has been a significant economic challenge that has persisted for decades, especially in the United States. However, according to a growing group of physicians
Bills for medical services are a big problem in the U.S. Medical debt looms over the heads of 1 in 3 Americans, forcing many into bankruptcy, according to the Kaiser
In one of the largest tests of a novel way to deliver and pay for healthcare, insurer CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announced on Thursday that 1.1 million people receiving care through
A new study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital outlines opportunities to reduce costs through the use of big data As the use of electronic health record becomes widespread across
Despite the focus on making healthcare more affordable, a new study suggests that the cost to treat patients could escalate starting in 2015. An estimated 6.8% rise in costs is
Most of the uninsured have to wait five months for the next chance to seek coverage on the health care overhaul’s public exchanges. But that doesn’t mean they need to
Consumers will soon have online access to whats being described as the most comprehensive information on the price and quality of health care services, according to the Health Care Cost
If the Apple Store opened a hospital it would look like the Walnut Hill Medical Center in Dallas. On Thursday the ribbon will be cut and the doors will open
If you read this early Wednesday morning, Ill be on an operating table while undergoing a medical procedure that could save my life the same one that could save
