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WSJ.com: Health

Roche Launches Cost-Cutting Plan
Faced with austerity programs and health-care reforms around the world, Roche launched a cost-cutting plan that may include job reductions...
Walgreen, Omnicare to Swap Assets
Walgreen said same-store sales rose for the third straight month in August and disclosed it will swap most of its...
'Grade A' Egg Stamp Isn't What It Seems
Many consumers wrongly believe the 'USDA Grade A' shield on egg cartons means they've been inspected for safety. In fact,...
Malaria Drug Candidate Holds Promise
An international team of scientists has identified a promising drug candidate that represents an entirely new class of medicines to...
Abbott Abandons Sale of Unit
Abbott pulled the plug on the sale of its European flu-vaccine business when initial bids came in below the company's...

Kaiser Health News - Insurance

Today's Opinions: Berwick On Medicare 'Illusion,' Wall Street Journal Sees Wyden Defecting On Health Law
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Friday's opinions and editorials from around America.
Up To 5 Million Kids Uninsured But Eligible For Government Programs
As many as 5 million uninsured kids are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a...
Survey: Modest Rise In Health Coverage Costs, But Employees Assume Bigger Burden
Premiums for an average family policy increased 3 percent this year to $13,770, but employees are picking up a significantly...
First Edition: September 3, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new study showing that employers are shifting...
Study: Health Overhaul's Tax Credit For Small Business Could Affect Millions
A Commonwealth Fund report has estimated that about 16.6 million workers are employed by small businesses eligible for health insurance...

Kaiser Health News - Health Costs

Today's Opinions: Berwick On Medicare 'Illusion,' Wall Street Journal Sees Wyden Defecting On Health Law
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Friday's opinions and editorials from around America.
Almost Half Of All Americans Use Prescription Drugs Each Month
Nearly half of all American used at least one prescription drug per month in 2008, according to a study by...
Study: Health Overhaul's Tax Credit For Small Business Could Affect Millions
A Commonwealth Fund report has estimated that about 16.6 million workers are employed by small businesses eligible for health insurance...
Employers Push Higher Health Insurance Costs Onto Workers
Premiums for family coverage rose about 3 percent to an average of $13,770, but workers are absorbing a greater percentage...
Target Stores Join Field Of Retail Medicine
Target opens new clinics to provide less expensive health care.

Kaiser Health News - Marketplace

State News: Ohio, Florida Take Advantage Of Federal Health Funds; Mass. Psychiatrists Win Court Case
States address a range of public policy issues.
Today's Opinions: Berwick On Medicare 'Illusion,' Wall Street Journal Sees Wyden Defecting On Health Law
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Friday's opinions and editorials from around America.
Almost Half Of All Americans Use Prescription Drugs Each Month
Nearly half of all American used at least one prescription drug per month in 2008, according to a study by...
Survey: Modest Rise In Health Coverage Costs, But Employees Assume Bigger Burden
Premiums for an average family policy increased 3 percent this year to $13,770, but employees are picking up a significantly...
Study: Health Overhaul's Tax Credit For Small Business Could Affect Millions
A Commonwealth Fund report has estimated that about 16.6 million workers are employed by small businesses eligible for health insurance...

Kaiser Health News - Medicare

Today's Opinions: Berwick On Medicare 'Illusion,' Wall Street Journal Sees Wyden Defecting On Health Law
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Friday's opinions and editorials from around America.
Research Roundup: Heart Disease And Disability; Medicaid And Health Reform, Mental Illness
This week's research roundup includes studies from the Urban Institute, the Institute of Medicine, the GAO, Mathematica and The Commonwealth...
Today's OpEds: Medicare Private Plans And The Health Law's Impact On Employer Coverage
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Thursday's opinions and editorials from around America.
Report Finds Foreclosures Harm People's Health In California; Wash. Small Business Health Insurance Program Starts To Sign Up Members
States address a range of health policy issues.
Democrats Will Likely Push Again For Ground Zero Health Assistance
Democrats are likely to again push to give billions in health coverage assistance to ground zero workers when they return...

Kaiser Health News - Medicaid

State News: Ohio, Florida Take Advantage Of Federal Health Funds; Mass. Psychiatrists Win Court Case
States address a range of public policy issues.
Up To 5 Million Kids Uninsured But Eligible For Government Programs
As many as 5 million uninsured kids are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a...
Research Roundup: Heart Disease And Disability; Medicaid And Health Reform, Mental Illness
This week's research roundup includes studies from the Urban Institute, the Institute of Medicine, the GAO, Mathematica and The Commonwealth...
First Edition: September 3, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new study showing that employers are shifting...
Pawlenty Instructs Minnesota Agencies To Snub Health Law's Discretionary Funds
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a Republican, issued an executive order Tuesday instructing state agencies to reject discretionary federal funds that...

Kaiser Health News - Uninsured

Up To 5 Million Kids Uninsured But Eligible For Government Programs
As many as 5 million uninsured kids are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a...
Research Roundup: Heart Disease And Disability; Medicaid And Health Reform, Mental Illness
This week's research roundup includes studies from the Urban Institute, the Institute of Medicine, the GAO, Mathematica and The Commonwealth...
First Edition: September 3, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new study showing that employers are shifting...
Michigan, New York Roll Out High-Risk Pools
States are rolling out their new high-risk pools, including Michigan and New York.
Uninsured Maine Adults With Mental Illness Struggle To Get Care; Florida Continues To Push To Repeal Reform
States address a wide range of health policy issues.