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Health care -- and the extent of the government's role in it -- have become a key issue in the Democratic presidential primary. Here, candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are seen in a debate on Jan. 17 in Charleston, S.C. (Mic Smith/AP)

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.

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Jan 22, 2016

A study finds that a year's supply of Gleevec , a leukemia drug, (generic name imatinib), costs about $159 a year to make, but the yearly price tag is $106,322 in the US and $31,867 in the UK. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

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...

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Sep 25, 2015

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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.

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Aug 11, 2015

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.

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Feb 12, 2015

'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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Aug 1, 2014

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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."

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Mar 17, 2014

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Study: Hospital Bills For Shooting Victims Average $60,000

A study finds that the average hospital bill for gunshot victims is almost $60,000.

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Nov 4, 2013

The form Blue Cross patients fill out if they want an estimated price for health care.

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.

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Oct 8, 2013

Partners Healthcare chief Gary Gottlieb speaks to the GBIO forum. (Courtesy GBIO)

'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...

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Sep 18, 2013

Trending Up: Growth In State Health Spending Outpaces Nation

Growth in health care spending in Massachusetts outpaces the nation.

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Jun 14, 2011

Loving Our Parents To Death

How much end of life care should we offer?

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Jun 13, 2011

Employers' Group Launches Biggest Campaign In 20 Years: To Contain Health Costs

Biggest employers' group in Massachusetts launches campaign to contain health costs.

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Apr 20, 2011

Kiplinger's 30 Ways To Save On Health Care

Kiplinger's offers 30 ways to save on health care costs

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Mar 23, 2011

Daily Rounds: Patrick's Payment Reform Agenda; Lucky HIV Genetics; GOP Cuts To Science; Obesity's Social Network

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Nov 5, 2010

Daily Rounds: Partners Cutting Costs; The Liberal Gene; Vanishing Money And Alzheimer's; Free Birth Control Under Health Reform

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Nov 1, 2010

Coming Soon: Haggling Over Health Care Costs

Coming soon: negotiating over health care costs

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Oct 19, 2010

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.

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Oct 7, 2010