UK police charge drug company after babies die in hospital
British police have charged a drugs company over contaminated food given to premature babies, after deaths were reported.
Anthem quarterly profit beats estimates, raises 2018 forecast
The health insurer said it now expected full-year adjusted earnings forecast to be more than $15.60 per share.
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___ Stocks rally on earnings a day after ending at 5-month lows NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climb as strong results from a number of companies help the market regain a sliver of its recent losses.
Health care costs could plummet in Trump's Medicare price revamp
America is paying full fare for drug prices while foreign countries get a discount, Trump says.
Pfizer's 3Q profit, up due to tax cut, beats expectations
Pfizer, which will be under the leadership of a new CEO starting next year, is reporting better than expected earnings for the third-quarter.
Pfizer tops expectations for the quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer, which will be under the leadership of a new CEO starting next year, is reporting better than expected earnings for the third-quarter.
Aetna puts up strong 3Q results
The health insurer's revenue was $15.48 billion, or $15.51 billion adjusted.
New flu treatment approved by FDA
New flu treatment
US government: Mercedes owners got recall notices too late
The U.S. government is investigating German automaker Mercedes-Benz, alleging that is has been slow to mail safety recall notices and file required reports involving recalls of over 1.4 million vehicles.
Insider Q&A: Oscar CEO on insurers and patient health
If you're unhappy with how health care works, you could just start an insurance company.
Trump’s plan would lower prices for some prescription drugs
Trump prescription drug price plan
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___ Stocks slump again; S&P 500, Dow back into red for year NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are back in the red for the year as another big slump rocks Wall Street.
Trump administration squares off with drugmakers over plan
Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump has announced a plan to lower prices for some prescription drugs, saying it would stop unfair practices that force Americans to pay much more than people in other countries for the same medications.
Trump says new proposal will lower some US drug prices
Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump plans to make an announcement on the cost of prescription drugs.
Ford recalls nearly 1.5M Focuses because engines can stall
Ford is recalling nearly 1.3 million Focus compact cars in the U.S. because a fuel system problem can cause the engines to stall without warning.
Merck posts global sales of $11B in third quarter
Merck is reporting better-than-expected profits and global sales of nearly $11 billion during the third quarter.
AP Investigation: Hospital patients held hostage for cash
The Kenyatta National Hospital is east Africa's biggest medical institution, home to more than a dozen donor-funded projects with international partners — a "Center of Excellence," says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bristol-Myers: 3Q Earnings Snapshot
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $1.9 billion.
A new FDA-approved flu treatment is coming after nearly 20 years
It’s the first and only single-dose oral medicine approved to treat the flu.
Interested in association health plans? Here are some tips
Small business owners interested in buying insurance through an association health plan should tread as carefully as they would with any kind of health care coverage.














