Your Health, Your Dollars
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Like many things in America these days, health care has been politicized. While the policy debate may strike many in Washington as all-important, for the majority of average Americans health care is primarily a matter of goods and services
The Consumer
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With so many Americans working as consultants or freelancers because of the bad economy, more people are paying for their own coverage. Here's a guide to finding a provider.
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Many consumers assume that their health insurer, hospital, or state medical licensing agencies have vetted physicians who are open for business, but oversight is more lax than you might think.
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What if doctor's offices were like gym memberships? Pay a monthly fee and come as often as you like: no insurance, no deductible, no paperwork, no bill. It's called direct primary health care and may be available in your state.
The System
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The reasons Americans pay more than other industrialized countries for similar health care come down to how the system is run, starting with the bottom line.
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What used to be mostly a matter of phony billing has spread to questionable medical procedures and identity theft, costing patients and insurers more than ever.
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Though the U.S. had made much progress taking medical record keeping into the digital age, there's still some doubt that the government will reach its target by the prescribed deadline.
Interactive Features
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There's growing debate over whether America can afford Medicare as it is currently constructed and the costs sustainable.
Slideshows
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Business is booming in the business of nips, tucks, and lifts. What are the most popular cosmetic procedures? Find out!
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For many drug makers, one money-spinner can carry a company for years, before the patent expires.Here are the ten top-selling prescription drugs in the U.S.
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Here's a look at top-selling superfoods grown in the U.S., based on retail sales data from the Perishables Group, a fresh food industry consulting firm.
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Which US states have the healthiest populations and most robust health care systems? Which states lag behind? Find out now!