CVS to overhaul drug pricing system
CVS announced a new policy to make prescription drug prices more predictable. Tina Reed, senior health care reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to discuss what the move means for consumers.
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Grassroots college networks distribute emergency contraceptives on campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
How to spend your FSA dollars before they expire
The end of the year is approaching, which means it's time to think about what's left in your Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, before you lose it. Here's what you can spend the balance on.
Possible impact of Affordable Care Act repeal
Former President Donald Trump says he would work to repeal the Affordable Care Act if reelected in 2024. Matt Fiedler, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute who also worked on ACA implementation in the Obama White House, joins CBS News to discuss how the policy has affected lives and what its repeal could mean for American health care.
Biden campaign rips Trump's health care policies in new ad
The new TV ad was released after Trump said he's looking at alternatives to Obamacare, the nation's health care law.
Cyberattack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites.
Cyberattack shows health care systems are exposed
On Thanksgiving Day, Ardent Health Services was forced to put its network offline after a cyber breach affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites in six states. Nicole Sganga has more.
How pediatric readiness saves lives in ERs
Specialized training and access to necessary equipment could be the difference between life and death for critically ill children in the emergency room. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how one Colorado hospital is beefing up its training to help save lives.
UnitedHealth sued over alleged use of AI to deny elderly patients care
Families of former beneficiaries claim UnitedHealth's AI system "aggressively" rejected claims for medically necessary expenses.
U.S. seniors face rising long-term care costs
The U.S. is aging and the price tag is staggering. New York Times health care reporter Reed Abelson joins CBS News to look at the rising health care costs facing America's seniors -- and why the federal government has struggled to enact a solution.
Former NBA stars convicted of defrauding league's health insurance
Ronald Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Will Bynum were among those convicted of healthcare fraud and wire fraud conspiracy.
"Today I am going blind": Americans say their health plans fall short
A retired teacher with diabetes struggles to afford her medication despite having health coverage. "I have to decide between eating" and paying for drugs, she said.
Medical debt can damage your credit score. Here's what to know.
Even when it's the result of a billing error, medical debt can have serious financial ramifications for consumers.
Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them.
Meet the Gaza doctor traveling on a bicycle to deliver medical care
"They cut off our fuel, water and electricity," said Hassan Zain al-Din, "but not our belonging."
Examining the impact of Idaho's abortion ban
Idaho's abortion ban is leading many OB/GYNs to relocate and forcing patients to travel out of state for reproductive health care. CBS News national correspondent Adriana Diaz reports.
Idaho abortion ban forcing doctors to leave state
Idaho's restrictive abortion ban is fueling a maternal care exodus. More than half of the state's high-risk OB/GYNs are expected to be gone by the end of the year. Adriana Diaz has the story.
Americans struggling to pay for health care
Paying for health care is a struggle even for many Americans with health insurance, who say they are having trouble affording rising premiums, copayments and related costs. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Health workers report more harassment, mental health issues in new survey
Health care workers are reporting a significant increase in harassment and mental health issues, compared to before the COVID pandemic, in new survey data published by the CDC.
CVS pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
Workers are paying 7% more this year for employer health care plans
Rise in premiums comes as mergers in health care industry have diminished incentives for insurers to price plans competitively.
American medic volunteers at Israeli hospital
Michele Freund, an American physician assistant, was on vacation in Israel when Hamas first attacked. Freund knew she needed to help, so she began volunteering at a hospital in Tel Aviv. CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports.
Kaiser Permanente strike enters third day
The strike involving Kaiser Permanente employees across the U.S. entered its third day on Friday. The union representing the health care workers authorized the three-day walkout that began Wednesday morning in several states and Washington, D.C. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez is at a picket line with more.
Kaiser nurse explains why she's on strike
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers across California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington are on strike for better pay and increased staffing. Eldina Hodzic, a licensed practical nurse at Kaiser Mt. Talbert Urgent Care in the Portland metro area, joins CBS News to discuss the conditions she says she's dealing with.
Senators cautiously optimistic about talks to end government shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
Trump and Xi hold high-stakes meeting in South Korea amid trade tensions
"We're going to have a vey successful meeting, I have no doubt," President Trump said while shaking hands with China's Xi Jinping. "But he's a very tough negotiator. That's not good."
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction, kills dozens in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, as it continues to threaten the Bahamas and Bermuda.
DOJ puts 2 prosecutors on leave after they described Jan. 6 "mob"
The Justice Department placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed court papers calling the Jan. 6 Capitol siege a "riot" perpetrated by a "mob," three sources told CBS News.
Trump administration says it struck another alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 4
The U.S. military carried out a 15th strike on an alleged "narco-trafficking vessel," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, bringing the known death toll to more than 50.
Trump gives approval for South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarine
President Trump said Wednesday he's allowing South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
A jury has found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second degree murder for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.
Red Cross responds to video of Hamas allegedly moving Israeli hostage remains
The Red Cross said its staff in Gaza "were not able to intervene directly on-site" as alleged Hamas members were seen burying and then uncovering the remains of a deceased hostage.