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

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

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

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

Study authors attribute the rise to increased specialization of medicine and high patient demands.

Research suggests they may be unable to cover co-pays and deductibles, or fear they cannot afford the expenses that result.