Medicare, Medicaid quality plan unveiled

The Obama administration on Tuesday announced new initiatives to boost the quality of medical care that Americans receive, laying the...

Chamber to unveil pro-business lobbying effort

After spending a record amount this election season to change the balance of power in Washington, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week...

Flu vaccine mandates for medical workers

Flu season has officially arrived, and with it the quick prick to the upper arm or a spritz up the nose that comes with the annual vaccine....

Republicans are spoiling for a healthcare fight

With their eyes on the 2012 election, Republicans are preparing to maximize conflict with Democrats over healthcare in the new Congress...

Employers ready to raise the stakes for health incentives

Your employer wants you to stop smoking and lose some weight. And the boss is willing to sweeten the pot if you succeed.

Investing advice: Healthcare overhaul raises a question about Roche Holding

Question: I have heard many good things about Roche Holding. Is it a good investment in light of the new healthcare law?

More Americans opt for high-deductible health insurance plans

Looking to save money in a weak economy, Americans increasingly are turning to health insurance plans with low premiums and high deductibles...

Help is on the way for those who can't get medical insurance

Last month, California joined the ranks of states that have created a federally funded health plan for people who are medically uninsurable....

Uptick in jobs gives Obama a happy sendoff

The U.S. economy last month unexpectedly produced the biggest burst of new jobs since last spring, raising hopes of stronger hiring ahead...

Obama, Republicans reposition for shift in power

As an uneasy realignment of political power began to solidify in Washington, President Obama conceded Wednesday that he had suffered "a...

Co-payments for many preventive medical services for most workers are about to disappear

If you've been holding off getting screened for high cholesterol, diabetes or hypertension because of a co-payment, you soon won't have a...

On alert during open enrollment

When you examine your health plan options during open enrollment this fall, you may suffer a serious case of sticker shock. Some employers...

Comparing the price of medical procedures

In bygone days, when more workers had comprehensive healthcare insurance, the price of medical procedures was not much of an issue. But now,...

Republicans offer few healthcare alternatives

As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing to repeal President Obama's new healthcare law and relieve Americans from...

Review your Medicare Part D options before sign-ups start

The sign-up period for Medicare Part D (Medicare's prescription drug program) for 2011 runs Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Here's our best tip: Start...