Health Care

Colorado on Wednesday passed a bill to cap the co-pay cost of insulin to $100 a month regardless of what drug manufacturers are charging, becoming the first state to implement a law that combats the rising cost of the drug.

California lawmakers are headed toward a confrontation with Gov. Gavin Newsom over whether to keep a tax that can generate nearly $2 billion for low-income health benefits but means approval from the Trump administration amid a feud between state and federal officials.

___ CEOs get $800,000 pay raise, leaving workers further behind NEW YORK (AP) — Pay for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies climbed 7% last year, widening the chasm between the top executives and their workers, whose pay didn't rise as quickly.

The most expensive medicine ever treats a rare condition called spinal muscular atrophy.

A coalition of Connecticut Democrats, including Gov. Ned Lamont and top legislative leaders, announced Thursday they have reached consensus on legislation that could lead to a public health insurance option for people and small businesses by 2022.

While of course our crumbling roads and bridges need repair and upgrades, how can America afford a $2T infrastructure package?

On Saturday, June 8 more than 450 Aspen Dental offices in 37 states will be open for one reason: to exclusively provide our nation’s veterans with free dental care.

Make no mistake, the single-payer health-care plan being pushed by Democrats would end the U.S. health-care system as we know it.

Former Aetna CEO Ron Williams says finding a solution to surprise out-of-network billing is crucial to fixing the state of health care in America.

A hospital strike now in its third week is putting a spotlight on staffing shortages at the same time Ohio lawmakers are debating legislation that would allow nurses to refuse mandatory overtime.

Belgian doctors want jail time for parents raising their kids vegan.

Philip Morris is moving away from cigarettes and and turning to a healthier alternative.

Charlie Kimball is the first licensed race car driver with diabetes.

Trump has had some good policies to reduce the U.S. opioid epidemic, said Linda McMahon.

A half-price version of Eli Lilly's popular Humalog insulin is now available, following the company's promise in March to offer diabetics a more affordable option amid fierce criticism of soaring insulin prices.

One in six Uber and Lyft drivers in the New York City and Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls, according to Consumer Reports.

The Massachusetts Senate debated a proposed $42.7 billion annual state budget Tuesday as nursing home advocates, college students and others crowded Statehouse corridors appealing to legislators for additional funding.

Across California, at least 20 companies providing care for the elderly, disabled and mentally ill continue to operate illegally after being cited for failing to pay their workers more than $1.4 million in back wages and penalties.

The Supreme Court is sending a dispute between drugmaker Merck and patients who used its bone-strengthening drug Fosamax back to a lower court.