UnitedHealth Group Says It May Quit Offering Coverage On Obamacare Exchanges
The company says it's losing money on the exchanges, which are an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.
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Cancer Society Asks Regulators To Limit Insurers' Charges For Key Drugs
Many covered medicines come with high out-of-pocket costs for patients, the American Cancer Society says in a report that calls for restrictions on the tabs insurers can pass along to patients.
Brand-Name Drugs Can Raise Costs Without Boosting Patient Satisfaction
The website Iodine has collected data about consumers' experience with prescription drugs that show generics scored highest among people who take medicines in three popular categories.
In Tennessee, Giving Birth To A Drug-Dependent Baby Can Be A Crime
The state's "fetal assault" law punishes women whose babies are born with drug withdrawal symptoms. Proponents say the law spurs women to seek treatment, while opponents say it deters them.
Now There's A Health Plan That Zeros In On Diabetes Care
The insurer is rolling out a specialized gold-level plan geared to people with diabetes. Aetna says it's aiming to keep down the cost for diabetes care. But it's unclear if the plans are a good buy.
Emergency Doctor: Paris Hospital Saw Unanticipated Number Of Gunshot Victims
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to an emergency doctor who was on the front line of dealing with casualties from the Paris attacks. He says on a normal weekend his ER will usually handle injuries from a car crash, and maybe once a year they will handle a gunshot victim. Friday night, he had 27 patients with gunshot wounds. All of his patients survived that evening.
Say Yes To Down Dog: More Yoga Poses Are Safe During Pregnancy
Moms-to-be who practice prenatal yoga say it reduces stress, anxiety and even pain. A study finds that even poses once thought to be off limits to pregnant women are safe.
In Caring For Sickest Babies, Doctors Now Tap Parents For Tough Calls
Doctors were once unquestioned authorities on how aggressively to treat the sickest and most premature babies. Then parents started pushing back for more say. The responsibility can be excruciating.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Texas Abortion Law Case
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Texas law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and requires abortion clinics to have the facilities of an outpatient surgical center.
A Push In California To Train More Latino And Black Nurses
Though 39 percent of the state's population is Latino, only 8 percent of its nurses are. Health officials are looking to reduce health disparities by increasing diversity among health professionals.