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The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals

Health - June 22, 2009

Suggestions range from greater emphasis on preventive care to universal electronic records more >>

People With Huntington's Report Discrimination

Health - June 12, 2009

Businesses, the public, even families are involved, study finds more >>

Health Care 'Gap' Continues for Minority, Poor Americans

Health - June 9, 2009

Government report finds they have higher incidence of illness, fewer options for care more >>

Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices

Health - June 5, 2009

Trouble picking plans could be most troublesome for seniors, study finds more >>

Medical Bills Driving Most Middle-Class Bankruptcies

Health - June 4, 2009

Private insurance isn't covering costs as promised, report's authors say more >>

Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs

Health - May 18, 2009

Theories vary as to why, but experts say consequence can be severe more >>

Most Depressed Teens Don't Get Treatment

Health - May 13, 2009

Lack of insurance often reason why, government report suggests more >>

Most Women Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs

Health - May 11, 2009

7 of 10 are uninsured, under-insured or have debt or access problems, study finds more >>

U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out

Health - May 5, 2009

Access to care improves, studies find, but treatment quality lags for elderly, vets more >>

New Tool to Compare Long Term Care Costs

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 5, 2009

Genworth Financial's annual survey of long term care costs includes useful comparative tools. more >>

Is Longevity Insurance Right for You?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 1, 2009

Income product addresses concerns that a long life might deplete finances. more >>

High Co-Pays Keeping Chronically Ill From Their Meds

Health - April 27, 2009

Many are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription, study finds more >>

Taking the Anxiety Out of Life Insurance Planning

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - April 24, 2009

Senior Financial Advisor at Ameriprise answers our life insurance questions. more >>

Medicare Change May Impact Black Kidney Patients

Health - April 22, 2009

Single payment plan for dialysis and meds could put many at disadvantage, study suggests more >>

More Americans Experiencing Gaps in Health Coverage

Health - April 22, 2009

Further erosion of private insurance could boost the ranks of the uninsured more >>

Affordable Health Insurance for Young Adults

By Megan Johnson - Health - April 22, 2009

Which health plan or policy is best? We offer healthcare coverage advice for 8 different situations. more >>

Bariatric Surgery Centers Don't Deliver Better Outcomes

Health - April 21, 2009

Study finds these units of excellence no better, more costly, than other hospitals more >>

Doctor-Patient Talks Key to Blacks Getting Cancer Screens

Health - April 20, 2009

Poor communication a major problem in low screening rates but one that can be fixed, study suggests more >>

Traveling for Treatment

Health - April 8, 2009

Americans are looking overseas for less-expensive medical care more >>

10 Ways to Get and Keep Healthcare Benefits in Retirement

By Michelle Andrews - On Health and Money - April 6, 2009

Strategies vary for pre- and post-65-year-olds. more >>

For Some, More Costly Care Is Not by Choice

Health - April 2, 2009

Study finds poorer, less healthy families are sometimes shunted to high-deductible plans more >>

7 Killer Insurance Mistakes You're Probably Making

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - March 31, 2009

Why you should take out more insurance, not less. more >>

Most Teens Aren't Getting Preventive Health Care

Health - March 30, 2009

Almost two-thirds lacked this type of service within past year, study found more >>

Emergency Money: 5 Steps to Survive the Financial Crisis If the Unexpected Strikes

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - March 20, 2009

You may have to take out an IRA loan, ditch extra insurance, or get rid of the car. more >>

Tiniest Babies Carry Biggest Costs

Health - March 17, 2009

Businesses urged to help lower health costs and prevent preterm births more >>