Judge Denies FDA Bid to Stay 'Morning-After' Pill Ruling
A federal judge Friday declined to temporarily halt a court order directing the FDA to make emergency contraception available over-the-counter to girls of all ages.
Kathleen Sebelius
Report: Fees Vary Wildly Among Hospitals for Same Procedure
Hospitals within the same city sometimes charge tens of thousands of dollars more for the same procedures, according to government figures released for the first time.
Obama's New Health Insurance Markets Are on the Way
This fall, new insurance markets called exchanges will open in every state, marking the debut of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, the Affordable Care Act. The goal is quality coverage for millions of uninsured people. But the devil is in the details
Should Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?
Last week, Dallas County in Texas joined the growing ranks of employers that charge employees who smoke a higher monthly health insurance premium than employees who don't. It's an idea that's gaining momentum across the country -- but will it work to reduce smoking, or just to penalize the nicotine-addicted?
Novavax Gets a Federal Grant for Developing Its Novel Flu Vaccine
The company has landed a lucrative flu-vaccine contract with the U.S. government. It's worth $97 million over the first three years, and it can be extended for an additional two years, for a total contract value of $179.1 million. The technology could prove to be a lifesaver.
Government Recoups $4 Billion from Health Care Fraud Cases
The government recouped a staggering $4 billion in fiscal 2010 that was stolen from federal health care programs, the departments of Justice and Health and Human Services announced Monday -- the highest annual amount ever. More than half of the fraud money recovered came from drug companies.
