It is essential to weigh the report’s recommendations not only for their technical merit but also for their political ...

The government remains shut down, as lawmakers fight over extending healthcare subsidies. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who helped draft the Affordable Care Act.

Earlier this month, I sat down for a Pulse Check with Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, president and CEO of Catholic Health: a six ...

Health care costs are growing at a slower rate, but they are still growing: According to a 2020 Health Affairs review, ...

A common thread in efforts to improve the system is to become more patient-centered, as emphasized in the landmark Institute of Medicine Report, “Crossing the Quality Chasm,” nearly 25 years ago. To ...

Imagine being discharged from the emergency room after a severe asthma flare-up, only to return to a home located near factories or congested roadways that heavily pollute the air. Or having your ...

The aging US population is increasing demand for healthcare, with those aged 65+ projected to rise by 47% by 2050. Workforce shortages and employee burnout are major challenges, with nearly half of ...

As the battle for health care plays out in Washington, the shutdown itself could also make it harder for Americans to get the ...

New polling has found that the majority of voters say health care in the U.S. is unaffordable and are open to a health ...

Over my more than 45 years in health care (I became president and CEO of Henry Ford Health in 2022), I’ve seen how this ...

US healthcare doesn't have to be complicated! Medicare for all could ensure that people have healthcare coverage without the current chaos.

Iowa officials launched the state's new behavioral health system this week. It is a significant overhaul of the previous system and is aimed at better connecting Iowans with mental health and ...