Diana Manos

Now might be an excellent time to get an advanced degree in nursing, according to experts at the U.S. News University Directory. Not only are nurses in high demand, but expert nurses like nurse practitioners could earn near-six figure incomes.

Fifteen governors have reportedly informed the federal government they will not take part in managing high-risk health insurance pools in their states. The pools are part of the new healthcare reform law.

Since the passage in March of the healthcare reform law, at least 14 states have filed lawsuits against the federal government claiming aspects of the law are unconstitutional.

A new report issued by PricewaterhouseCoopers suggests that the healthcare industry will be a promising place in which to work and invest over the next decade.

On April 19, President Barack Obama nominated Donald Berwick, MD, to be the next administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

A report released on Monday by the Center for American Progress highlights the importance of curbing childhood obesity with measures found in the new healthcare reform law.

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius unveiled a proposed regulation on Monday that will allow young adults to stay on their parents' healthcare plans until age 26.

Healthcare reform is already holding insurance companies more accountable and giving consumers more control, President Barack Obama said Saturday in his weekly address.

Changes to the Medicare drug assistance program could help millions of low-income Americans gain access to prescription drugs, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

One month after the passage of the healthcare reform bill, federal officials say progress has been made in improving healthcare coverage for Americans.