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Poll: Most Americans want gov't to curb prescription costs
8:45:00 AM
Regardless of political affiliation, Americans strongly support government action to control prescription drug costs, according to a poll released Thursday.


Scientists find how obesity gene works, a clue to treatment
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 6:45 PM
Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.


Scott Walker's plan could leave those with pre-existing conditions out in the cold
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 6:00 PM
Republican GOP presidential hopeful Scott Walker's proposal for helping people with pre-existing health conditions acquire and maintain affordable health insurance would leave out many who live paycheck to paycheck while dealing with a chronic...


Exchange presence boosts IU Health's insurance division
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 5:00 PM
Indiana University Health recorded a big jump in premium revenue from its insurance arm in the first half of 2015, the first year IU Health started selling plans on Indiana's federally operated exchange.


Banner Health's expansion comes with higher costs
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 4:45 PM
Banner Health, the Phoenix-based system that has expanded rapidly through acquisitions, is seeing its expenses outpace the additional revenue.


Arkansas governor proposes changes to Medicaid expansion
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 4:30 PM
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson supports keeping the state's first-in-the-nation hybrid Medicaid expansion, he said Wednesday, but only if the federal government provides the state with more flexibility to impose limits on the program.


Will the little pink sex pill work wonders for a complex disorder?
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 4:30 PM
The Food and Drug Administration's approval Tuesday of the first-ever drug to increase sexual desire in women is being viewed by some as a major victory for gender equality, and for patients with a complex disorder that is often overlooked.


No consistency for handling misleading health ads
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 4:00 PM
While drug marketing is subject to "Bad Ad" oversight by the FDA, watchdog groups, clinicians and policy leaders say there's far less scrutiny for medical devices and other health services. That means incorrect or imbalanced information...


North Shore-LIJ finalizes partnership with Maimonides
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:15 PM
North Shore-LIJ Health System has finalized a partnership with Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center as the suburban New York giant extends its reach into the city.


Blog: Aetna hires lobbyists to ensure Humana deal
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:44 PM
Aetna is determined to nab government approval of its $37 billion acquisition of Humana. And the health insurance titan has bulked up its roster of hired guns to meet that goal.


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