Even generic-drug prices are going through the roof
This disruptive trend could unravel one of the few remaining restraints on escalating health care costs
Health Care
Simple step could cut thousands off your medical bills
A new study shows this healthy habit really pays off; nationwide the savings could be in the billions of dollars
Many who care for the sick and old lack health insurance
A quarter of home care aides and 20 percent of nurse assistants are uninsured versus less than one in 10 workers nationwide
For these rising costs, the middle class has it the worst
A 60 percent increase for middle-income Americans, far outpacing the poor
Don't overlook medical expenses when planning your retirement
The additional costs are now estimated to be $260,000 for a 65-year-old couple -- will you be able to cover that?
How Clinton and Trump view Medicare and retiree health plans
The Democratic and GOP nominees have very different views, and your retirement security could hinge on who wins
Private health exchanges: Coming to your employer?
As more companies launch these mini-ACA exchanges, it creates new options for workers -- as well as new complications
ICU treatment may not be better for 4 common conditions
"Inappropriate use" of intensive care units can be harmful and costly, says study author
Long-term care for seniors is on life support
As premiums soar -- by as much as 100 percent -- many are forced to give up their policies or get reduced benefits
What's bad for health insurers may be good for consumers
Justice Department will sue to prevent the latest round of big health insurance mergers. That could be great news for consumers
UnitedHealth posts healthy earnings, despite ACA losses
It beat expectations in the second quarter even with the bigger hit from policies written on Obamacare exchanges
What a Donald Trump economy might look like
We can start to picture it by reviewing what he gets wrong about the economy as well as what he gets right
Trump: "I am the law-and-order candidate"
Hillary Clinton, Trump told the Virginia Beach audience, is "weak, ineffective, pandering"
Hillary Clinton to back public option for health care
Announcement further aligns her agenda with Democratic rival Bernie Sanders as she tries to win over his supporters
Judge: Kan. can't cut Planned Parenthood's Medicaid money
State wanted to end funding for health services, such as exams and cancer screenings -- not abortions -- for poor patients on Medicaid
Need to appeal your Medicare claim? Get in line
Here's what you can do about the quagmire of ever-rising waiting times -- easily more than a year -- to get a resolution
DOJ busts $900 million health insurance fraud
Justice Department charges 300 people with defrauding Medicare and other government health care programs, including those for veterans
For transgender patients, health care system falls short
Annual screenings like mammograms, a sore throat check, even dental care can be difficult and humiliating for transgender patients
How unexpected medical bills can ruin your finances
Even for those with insurance, hefty surprise expenses can start them on a path that may lead to bankruptcy
Choose wisely for a Medicare supplement plan
The wide variance in premiums for coverage not provided by Medicare means careful shopping can have a big payoff
Why Obamacare's "Cadillac tax" is so contentious
Although this levy on high-cost employer-provided health plans has economists' support, some big uncertainties remain
U.S. created fewest number of jobs in seven months in April
Unemployment rate holds steady at 5 percent, while average hourly earnings were up 2.5 percent over the past year
Thousands flood free medical clinic in Los Angeles
Majority of the people who show up for free medical and dental care have insurance, but can't afford the high deductibles and co-pays
Report: Racial, ethnic disparities persist in health care
Officials find some significant gaps in treatment and health outcomes
U.K. doctors go on strike over plans for health service
Government accuses union of "blackmail" as doctors hold 1st national strike over concerns safety is being sacrificed for politics
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Senate votes on key funding bill as more Democrats back deal
A deal was reached among Democrats in the Senate ahead of the vote, a source familiar with the deal told CBS News.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.