America's Health Care Workforce Crisis Is a Patient Crisis

The gap in the number of open health care jobs, and the number of workers who can fill them, impacts us all.

How Are Health Care Costs Affecting You?

We want to hear from readers who are trying to manage their medical bills and their health insurance costs.

Proposed health care plan changes for state employees a big step backwards (Viewpoint)

Massachusetts claims to be committed to health equity. Proposed Group Insurance Commission changes are a direct threat to ...

Health Care Leader to Industry: Patients ‘Don’t Care’ About Systemness

Health systems may be overlooking patients' needs in their pursuit for cohesive care, industry leaders said at a Newsweek ...
NPR

Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer

The United States has the most expensive health care in the developed world. Now it's about to get even more expensive. Some 154 million people get health insurance through their employer — and many ...
Health Affairs

The Rise Of Health Care Consolidation And What To Do About It

On March 5, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the Department of Health and Human Services launched a cross-government request for ...

Health Care Expenses Can Significantly Reduce Retirees' Income—Here's What To Know

Even with Medicare, health care costs in retirement can eat up savings quickly. Here’s how much retirees typically spend, and how you can plan ahead.
CNBC

Health care inflation rises as patients, employers brace for biggest jump in health spending in 15 years

Medical care costs rose 4.2% in August, according to the Consumer Price Index, now at the highest level in three years. Large employers are projecting a 9% increase in overall health care spending for ...