costs

An Urban Institute study found that 31 states saw a decline in premium costs for their lowest-price silver plan.

More hospital leaders have access to healthcare data analytics than in years past but most don't use them.

Long-term ED frequent users use emergency rooms on a chronic basis and have relatively high costs, researchers find.

The new law won't protect consumers whose health plan isn't regulated by the state.

Stakeholders say 'Pathways to Success' mandates have dampened ACO enthusiasm for the program.

In rural areas, where high-deductible plans are even more prevalent and incomes tend to be lower, patients often struggle to...

Bipartisan support for measures to increase research, improve care.

A study compared administrative costs for healthcare in Canada and the United States and found a spending gap that is...

Psychiatry is one area where study found clear harm.

The mean total cost of maternity care rose from about $3,000 in 2008 to north of $4,500 in 2015, according...

Severe maternal morbidity factors can force women to stay hospital-bound for 70% longer, the analysis found.

Kevin Hammons previously served as Community Health Systems' assistant CFO and treasurer.