States creating their own single-payer systems while feds fight out reform details

While the feds continue to figure out how to interpret the health care reform law they’ve already passed, some states are taking the matter into their own hands. Read more

Is this hospital too unsafe to receive Medicare payments?

A Tennessee hospital stands to lose Medicare funding if it doesn’t adequately address safety concerns by the end of this week. Read more

Key drug to prevent preemies to increase from $20/shot to $1,500

The FDA approved a commercial version of a progesterone shot used by women at risk for pre-term birth — but the approval actually makes the drug much harder to get for most patients. Read more

Blue Cross pays hefty fine over denied care for sick kids

Blue Cross has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it wrongly denied coverage to sick children.

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Why women pay more for health care

Women pay an average of one-third more for health care, according to a new study. The real question is: Why? Read more

Malpractice rules driving new docs from this state

New research proves it: A hostile enough malpractice environment can drive doctors away and impact patient care. Read more

Malpractice suits against hospitals are on the rise

After several years of claims frequency dropping, the past few years have shown a steady uptick in cases brought against hospitals. Read more

Parents with insurance forego kids’ care due to cost

Even with health insurance, many parents are finding health care for their kids too expensive — and are going without. Read more

More preventive care being offered in Emergency departments

A new survey confirms the vast majority of emergency departments are offering preventive services — whether or not they should is a matter of some debate. Read more

Which docs gets sued most often — and what’s the real cost?

A new study from the American Medical Association looked into which doctors — by gender, age, specialty, etc. — are most likely to get sued or have other liability claims against them. Read more

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