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U.S. Health Care Is Less Private, More 'Socialist' Than You Might Think
A new study finds that 64.3 percent of U.S. health expenditures are government-financed.
Cancer Drug Mark-Ups: Year Of Gleevec Costs $159 To Make But Sells For $106K
Amid much current discussion about high drug costs, a new study finds that the cost to make some commonly used cancer drugs is up to 600 times less than the...
Personalized Medicine Distracts From Public Health, 2 Scholars Argue
Two public health scholars argue that fawning over personalized medicine may be a "mistake" that diverts resources away from other public health efforts that could benefit far more people.
Mass. Defines 'Affordable' Health Insurance
The state hasn't adjusted the affordable rate since 2012. The numbers approved today will hurt people who have little, if any, disposable income.
'Cowboy' Doctors Could Be A Half-A-Trillion-Dollar American Problem
A new study finds that 'cowboy doctors' -- mavericks who treat more aggressively than the accepted guidelines suggest -- are responsible for a surprisingly big chunk of America's high health...
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Care Parents Should Question: Medicating 'The Happy Spitter' And More
Medical authorities put out a new list of pediatric care that is not "choosing wisely," including medicating "happy spitters."
Study: Hospital Bills For Shooting Victims Average $60,000
A study finds that the average hospital bill for gunshot victims is almost $60,000.
In Mass., You Can Now Get Prices For Health Care In Advance (But It's No T.J. Maxx)
A new state law says health insurers must be able to tell members, in advance, how much a test, treatment or surgery will cost.
'People's Hearing' Puts Health Care Execs In The Hot Seat Over Costs
A year into a new state law aiming to reign in costs, it's still unclear whether the state will be successful. But the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is pledging to...
Trending Up: Growth In State Health Spending Outpaces Nation
Growth in health care spending in Massachusetts outpaces the nation.
Loving Our Parents To Death
How much end of life care should we offer?
Employers' Group Launches Biggest Campaign In 20 Years: To Contain Health Costs
Biggest employers' group in Massachusetts launches campaign to contain health costs.
Kiplinger's 30 Ways To Save On Health Care
Kiplinger's offers 30 ways to save on health care costs
Coming Soon: Haggling Over Health Care Costs
Coming soon: negotiating over health care costs
Cost Hike: Levy Blames Insurers For Lack Of Efficiency, Insurers Fight Back
A Hospital CEO wonders why the average increase in health insurers administrative costs is about 9.3% annually? Insurers have an answer.