California regulators puzzle over how to know that (driverless) cars of the future are safe
California's Department of Motor Vehicles will miss a year-end deadline to adopt rules governing the self-driving cars of the future.
US and China trade deal could end tariffs on $1 trillion in global sales of high-tech items
A trade deal between the U.S. and China could end tariffs on $1 trillion in global sales of semiconductors, MRI machines, GPS devices, printer ink cartridges, video game consoles and other high-tech items.
After service challenged in court, Lyft says it's starting New York City service
The on-demand ride-sharing app Lyft says it is starting limited service in New York City after reaching agreement with state and city officials to resolve regulatory issues.
Will Congress Scuttle the AbbVie-Shire Merger?
AbbVie's $55B deal to buy Irish drug maker Shire would mark the largest tax inversion ever, as a growing number of U.S. firms eye lower rates overseas.
A new federal law will give patients an unprecedented look at company payments to doctors
When many of us have a medical appointment we're concerned about our finances: how much will we owe out-of-pocket? What's our co-pay? But next time, you may also want to ask your doctors about their financial situation.
Finally, Some Good News for Insurers from ObamaCare
Moody's Investors Service says forecast premium hikes for 2015 under the Affordable Care Act are a positive for insurance carriers.
Medicaid Eating Up States’ Budgets: Will Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab?
As more people enroll in Medicaid programs nationwide, some states are experiencing budgetary pressures. Does this mean taxpayers wind up paying the costs for this new pool of enrollees?
Pfizer to Submit New Application for Breast Cancer Drug
Pfizer said it will submit a new application with U.S. regulators for its investigational breast cancer drug, palbociclib.
Older Workers May Leave Workforce Sooner Thanks to ObamaCare
A new report from Goldman Sachs shows how the Affordable Care Act may eliminate some worries from wanna-be retirees.
Can Companies Push Unhealthy Workers onto Exchanges?
Under the Affordable Care Act, businesses with a certain amount of full-time workers have to offer coverage or face penalties. But could narrowing coverage options veer unhealthy workers on state and federal exchanges?
Massachusetts State Exchange Set to Get Overhaul
Massachusetts is the latest state to scrap or overhauled its health exchange in the wake of the Affordable Care Act’s first enrollment period.
Takeda, Lilly Vow to 'Vigorously Challenge' $9B Actos Ruling
The drugmakers plan to fight a federal verdict ordering them to pay $9 billion after a jury ruled they failed to disclose Actos cancer risks.
FDA Delays Afrezza Decision by Three Months, MannKind Shares Slump
MannKind said the FDA extended the review date of its inhaled insulin treatment by three months so that it has more time to review the data submitted by the drug company and the FDA's third-party committee.
Halozyme Shares Plummet After Concerns Halt Pancreatic Cancer Trial
Shares of Halozyme slumped more than 23% Friday after the company halted a trial for its experimental pancreatic drug amid concerns from a third-party review committee.
MannKind Shares Rally 80% After FDA Group Recommends Afrezza
Shares of MannKind skyrocketed 80% after health regulators recommended almost unanimously that its diabetes drug Afrezza be granted approval.
FDA Green Lights Intuitive Surgical's New Robotic Surgeon
Shares of Intuitive Surgical jumped 14% after the device maker said its next-generation non-invasive surgical system was approved for marketing in the U.S.
Eli Lilly Projects In-Line '14 Profit Slump
Eli Lilly forecast a decline in earnings, in line with views, hurt by cheaper generic forms of its Zyprexa and Cymbalta drugs.
Why the Definition of ‘Enrollment’ Matters Under ObamaCare
Attention consumers who need health coverage by Jan.1, just singing up for coverage on a state or federal exchange doesn’t mean you have coverage.
Humana Expects Delay to Exchange Enrollment
The insurer expects a delay in the enrollment period for the state-based health exchanges after the rocky start to this marketplace.
AstraZeneca Appoints New CFO as Profit Falls
AstraZeneca appointed former GlaxoSmithKline executive Marc Dunoyer as chief financial officer on Thursday and revealed an 18% decline in third-quarter profit.














