Healthcare costs keep many tied to their jobs. A new decentralized model could expand access to care and improve equity for entrepreneurs, gig workers and employees.

President Trump on Thursday launched The Great Healthcare Plan, a health care proposal that outlined a set of cost-cutting ideas. The White House website reads: "President Donald J. Trump is calling ...

A fight over health policy drove the current federal government shutdown. At issue is the cost of premiums for health care plans people buy on the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, marketplaces.

Americans have long lamented the high cost of health insurance, and the situation will soon get worse. Premiums for employer-sponsored insurance will go up by another 9 percent in 2026. Public ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ...

Millions of Americans could see sharply higher health insurance costs next year as enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are due to expire, and states that voted predominantly for President ...

If you need fast but non-emergency medical care, an urgent care clinic can be a great option. But what do they treat and how much does it cost? “Urgent care clinics are equipped to handle ...

Retirement and financial experts explained the expenses retirees most often underestimate, even in 2026, and what you can do ...