Laura Joszt, MA

Physicians are sticking with what they know when it comes to prescribing treatment for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Researchers found that the most common treatment remains parenteral anticoagulant with warfarin despite the arrival of a the new treatment option rivaroxaban.

Using rivaroxaban in a patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation can reduce rates of stroke and major bleeding, according to the result of the XANTUS study.

Democrats and Republicans agreeing on something having to do with the Affordable Care Act is unusual, but there is one aspect of the healthcare law that both parties feel the same about: the excise, or Cadillac, tax.

Martin Shkreli, Turing CEO, was arrested on fraud related to his time as a hedge fund manager, not his recent price gouging of Daraprim.

Patients with chronic conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, often have high-cost health needs that make choosing a health plan difficult.

Despite recommendations that all healthcare workers are vaccinated against the flu, a study from the University of Michigan found that more than half of hospitals do not require healthcare providers get the influenza vaccine.

Health economist Austin Frakt, PhD, of Boston University, weighs in on Ben Carson’s healthcare plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, implement personal savings accounts for all citizens, and reform Medicare and Medicaid.

GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson has presented his plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a healthcare system that uses tax-sheltered personal savings accounts and reforms Medicare and Medicaid.

As Americans continue to struggle to afford their medical bills, and some newly insured under the Affordable Care Act find they can’t afford to use the coverage they purchased, finding the “right” health insurance plan is important.

Across the US, the states' rates of uninsured individuals can vary dramatically, and while all states have made gains in covering individuals, these 5 continue to have the highest uninsured rates.

A study of the prevalence and treatment of psoriasis in older Americans suggests the presence of economic and racial barriers.

A new coalition of patient advocacy groups representing more than 10 million patients launched in Washington, DC, with the goal of providing better healthcare for Americans.

Efforts to improve patient safety have reduced hospital-acquired conditions by 17% from 2010 to 2014 and saved 87,000 lives and nearly $20 billion

A measure to delay the unpopular "Cadillac tax," part of President Obama's health reform law, overwhelmingly passed the Senate by a 90-10 vote on Thursday.

Entering into the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplaces was a bad decision, according to the CEO of UnitedHealth Group Inc, which is considering pulling back from participation in 2017.

In California, a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of thousands of Blue Cross beneficiaries living with hepatitis C who were denied treatment.

A small majority (51%) of US adults now believe that the federal government has a responsibility to ensure all Americans have health insurance coverage.

This Thanksgiving, as families gather around the table, health and wellness should be a topic of discussion.

Despite changes to the United States healthcare system, Americans' overall satisfaction with the total cost they pay for healthcare has been stable over the past 14 years, according to a Gallup survey, which also found little changes in satisfaction with healthcare quality and coverage.

Pfizer and Allergan announce $160 billion merger, which is the second-largest in the healthcare industry's history and the largest to use a controversial tax-saving strategy.

CMS has announced proposed changes to the 2017 health insurance marketplaces aimed at providing choice and competition for consumers and improvements in consumer experience.

The HHS Pharmaceutical Forum brought together a diverse set of stakeholders to share ideas on delivering affordable but high-quality care, improving outcomes, and continuing to lead in innovation. Here are 5 things that came out of the daylong meeting.

Rates of uninsured individuals vary dramatically across the country, and while some states made huge gains in covered individuals, others have lagged behind.

Due to poor performance in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchange's, UnitedHealth Group is considered pulling its plans from the exchanges in 2017.

CMS has finalized a rule for a bundled payment test for hip and knee replacements that will be mandatory for nearly all hospitals in 67 geographical areas across the country.

Express Scripts has dropped a specialty pharmacy from its network and filed a lawsuit seeking $140 million from Horizon Pharma. The drugmaker claims Express Scripts' lawsuit relates to a previous dispute.

The Medicare Shared Savings Program is the perfect way for primary care physicians to get involved with alternative payments as Medicare moves to replace fee-for-service, explained Hymin Zucker, MD, chief medical officer of the Triple Aim Development Group.

Panelist discuss early referral to palliative care, enduring misconceptions, culture considerations, and more at the Fall Managed Care Forum 2015.

There is an enormous medication adherence problem in the United States, and millions of people could benefit from cognitive therapy, and technology can help.