Jan
7
By the most recent estimate, the Mid-Atlantic Blues plan had nearly $1.7 billion in surplus set aside. An audit would examine whether the amount is reasonable.
Jan
7
The state Senate's banking and insurance committee votes 10 to 4 to recommend the insurance commissioner block a merger of Highmark and Independence Blue Cross.
Jan
7
A retooled health care system that includes a focus on adolescents is needed, as are coordination of primary and specialty care.
Jan
7
Widespread screening can help curb HIV's spread and connect those already infected with lifesaving treatment, say testing advocates.
Jan
7
Traumatic brain injury has become the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet its effects are often overlooked.
Jan
7
The need is great for a potent, oral antibiotic drug to treat resistant infections, say physicians, who are running out of effective treatments.
Jan
7
Any money saved by making private rates equal to traditional Medicare rates could go toward doctor pay relief or other health reforms.
Jan
4
The online presence is part of an effort to push more direct-to-consumer business. Physicians want the source of the site's information to be disclosed.
Jan
4
A study found the information on the user-written encyclopedia was accurate. The danger could be in what's not there.
Jan
4
Treatment and management present a challenge for physicians.