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Annual global spending on cancer treatments and drugs used for supportive care hit $107 billion (this does not include manufacturer

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a comprehensive report on how to bring about more accessible and

As Medicare changes how they pay hospitals, physicians and other providers, private equity investment firms are investing money ($5.92 billion

Philip Moeller, a journalist who writes widely on health and retirement, answers individuals’ questions in his column “Ask, Phil, the

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid painkiller that’s typically used to treating severe pain associated with end-stage cancer patients and it

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) distributed a five page letter offering guidance for states looking to bolster

(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Although they account for half of all new sexually transmitted infections, most young

The Bon Secours Richmond Health System in central Virginia has launched its Bon Secours Value Network, a self-insured program for

The Food and Drug Administration is urging individuals to consume less sodium and the food industry to decrease salt levels

(By Melissa Quinn for The Daily Signal) Obamacare’s 13th co-op announced it’s closing ahead of the 2017 open enrollment period,