Health care remains top issue in Florida as voters go to the polls
More than 1.2 million Floridians have already cast their ballots, nearing early voting totals from 2014
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Wisconsin Senate candidates make final push to energize their voters
Incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, defends her seat against GOP challenger Leah Vukmir
Trump announces plan to lower "unfair" prescription drug prices
Just before the president's speech, HHS released a report finding U.S. prices for top drugs administered in doctor's offices are nearly twice as high as in foreign countries
Senate vote on health care likely fodder for both parties
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic attempt to stop Trump from expanding access to short-term health care plans
CVS, Aetna merger to reshape health care in U.S.
Combining insurance giant with nearly 10,000 drugstores could turn CVS into a one-stop shop for health-clinic services
Alert: You may need new Medicare drug coverage
It's open-enrollment time -- reviewing your Part D drug coverage to see if you can do better could pay big dividends
Nevada's Jacky Rosen's new ad shows latest Democratic push for health care in 2018
Rosen responds to challenge by incumbent Sen. Dean Heller to compare their records on health care
Democrat Elissa Slotkin tells of mother's ovarian cancer in new ad
Slotkin, running against incumbent Mike Bishop, is putting health care and coverage of pre-existing conditions at the center of her campaign
Health insurance scams soar amid Obamacare changes
A massive surge in health care-related robocalls shows how crooks follow the news to find new victims
Breakthrough in fight against breast cancer?
In a study published this week, researchers from the University of Southern California and Yale University were able to teach a computer to better identify the nature of breast tumors. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the possible breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer and a new report on the impact of health care quality on mortality rates.
Being middle-class isn't what it used to be
Programs originally aimed at the poor now also are helping millions of struggling middle-income workers
How to negotiate cost of medical bills
Annual health care spending in the U.S. is estimated to be at $3.5 trillion, and hospital costs make up almost a third of that total. Kaiser Health News, in partnership with NPR, uncovers inconsistencies in its "Bill of the Month" series. This month, the series looks at Drew Calver who was hospitalized last year in Austin,Texas, for a heart attack and needed four stents in his arteries. His health insurance covered $55,000, but a month after treatment, he and his wife, Erin, got a bill for nearly $109,000. Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins "CBS This Morning" to break down Calver's bill. She also discusses how hospital costs get so high and what people can do to reduce the cost of their medical bills.
Almost half of Americans can't pay for their basic needs
Despite a growing economy, even the middle class is struggling to pay for rent, groceries, utilities or health care
Watchdog: Trump administration needs to step up management of Obamacare signups
A report from the Government Accountability Office found problems with consumer counseling and advertising
Feds approve Maine insurance program that Obamacare halted
Maine's effort to re-launch a $93 million program to reduce health insurance premiums and reduce the uninsured population has been given the go-ahead
How a whistleblower exposed doctor's fraud
Dr. Farid Fata is serving 45 years in prison for health care fraud after an employee of his medical office alerted officials the doctor was treating patients for cancer they did not have. The new CBS show "Whistleblower" shares the stories of brave people who came forward. The executive producer and host of "Whistleblower," Alex Ferrer, joins CBSN to discuss Dr. Fata's case.
Maine governor says he'd go to jail before he expands Medicaid
Gov. LePage says that expanding Medicaid would put his state in "red link"
3 ways SCOTUS pick Kavanaugh could impact your wallet
Donald Trump's nominee is known for his pro-business views on consumer protections, net neutrality, healthcare and more
Flex work deal means Fourth of July all summer long
A new seasonal staffing program in St. Louis, Missouri, would allow some nurses to take entire summers off
Why Amazon is diving into health care
The purchase of online pharmacy PillPack makes Amazon a force for change in a $3.5 trillion industry ripe for a shakeup
Concern about farmers' high suicide rate
The suicide rate among farmers is higher than other professions, according to the CDC. Financial strain and lack of access to health care may play a role. Farm Aid communication director Jennifer Fahy joins CBSN to talk about some of the issues affecting farmers and what they're looking for from the Trump administration.
Trump administration to propose "association health plans"
The plans would have to cover people with pre-existing conditions, but offer narrower benefits than required under the Obama-era health law
Why prescription drug shortages are so costly
Chronic supply disruptions of some of the most basic treatments are another reason U.S. health care is so expensive
Trump signs bill expanding VA health care
President Trump signed a bill Wednesday aimed at expanding military veterans' access to private-sector health care.
What is the best job?
A new report has rated the best and worst jobs of 2018, with an up-and-coming health care profession topping the list. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on the findings.
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Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try and end the government shutdown on Friday. Follow live updates here.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.