In a sign that the Clinton-Obama wing of the Democratic party has moved left, last week the Center...
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Amazon plans to reform the marketplace for medical supplies
Amazon appears to be using its enormous power and reach to become a serious player in the...
States focus on drug importation as way to rein in drug costs
Shefali Luthra reports for Kaiser Health News that states are looking at drug importation as a way...
Anthem penalizes patients who seek emergency room care
Your heart is racing, your head is spinning, you have excruciating stomach pain. Should you go to...
Aetna under investigation for denying care without appropriate...
Several states are investigating Aetna, the nation’s third largest health insurance company, for...
Budget deal lowers drug costs for people with Medicare
Congress’ budget deal lowers prescription drug costs for people with Medicare. Under the...
Japanese test technology to improve health of older adults
Today, more than 27 percent of Japan’s population is over 65–the highest proportion of...
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway alliance could lead to Medicare for...
What should we think about the new alliance among Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan to...
Pharma blocks state law requiring disclosure of drug prices to...
Kaiser Health News reports on Pharma’s full court press to block a state law requiring...
Hospitals plan to launch drug manufacturing business
A group of hospitals are stepping into the drug manufacturing business as a way to combat high drug...