Michelle Andrews - KFF Health News

Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation’s primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.

The point isn’t that Donald Trump managed drug shortages badly as president or that Joe Biden is handling them badly now, experts said. Many factors contribute to the problem.

Before COVID, hepatitis C held the distinction of claiming more American lives each year than any other infectious disease — that’s despite the marketing of several relatively affordable, highly effective treatments.

The Vermont senator sees beefing up the primary care workforce as a critical step in expanding Americans’ access to health care.

Consumers should know that medical identity theft can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual's data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval is viewed as groundbreaking, but many details still must be figured out.

Some medical professionals are concerned the decision could have implications for the diversity of medical students, the practice of medicine, and patient care.

The “front door” to the health system is changing, under pressure from increased demand, consolidation, and changing patient expectations.

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ broad statement on U.S. drug prices doesn’t paint the full picture. Studies we examined generally found that U.S. prices were 2 to 4 times those in other countries, not 10.

Advocates and lawmakers worry high lawyer fees could shortchange those injured from toxic exposure at the military base after the Camp Lejeune Justice Act became law.