Population Health
Programs substantially cut the risk of dying from another cardiac problem, improve quality of life and lower costs; less than one-third of patients whose conditions qualify for the rehab actually participate.
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch calls new option "an extraordinary commercial response" following rising backlash from public, lawmakers on price hike.
A pair of state-specific studies suggest that, after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, emergency rooms saw more patients, while staffing fewer on-call specialists.
Middle-class people in Medicaid expansion states fared better with insurance premium costs than those in non-expansion states. That's the word from a new study by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program aims to combat drug abuse in the state.
Report describes steps states can take to address a number of drug-coverage issues in the commercial insurance market.
SPOT facility, professionals offer safe place to ride out high, seek new start for treatment.
Orlando Health and Florida Hospital will waive $5.5 million in costs and continue to help victims with financial assistance for follow-up care.
State officials do not quibble about where Georgia ranks and note that the numbers have risen since 2010. And they vow to do something about it.
Any premium increases would be offset by comparative shopping and tax credits, says Department Health and Human Services.