A ballot measure for a $7 billion increase gains the support of state physicians and hospitals, who have been fighting fee cuts in the courts.

Forty-seven percent received colorectal cancer screening in 2010 compared with 60% of whites, data show. Disparities also exist in testing for breast and cervical cancers.

Physicians who believe they were given an incorrect bonus can file for reconsideration.

Republicans want to end the health reform law's CLASS provision that has been deemed financially not viable, but Democrats hope to salvage it.

Children's Hospital Boston and Partners HealthCare reached restructured contracts with insurers in an effort to control costs.

Patients often bring up other medical concerns and cut short the time devoted to meeting prevention guidelines.