About 1 in 7 Americans will spend at least $100,000 out of pocket for long-term care. Health insurance generally doesn't cover long-term care services, and Medicare doesn't cover most expenses. Not ...

The American health care system suffers from many misalignments of incentives, but one is particularly irksome: When individual patients make prudent decisions about their care, choosing reasonable ...

Health care costs surged 8.6% from 2022 to 2023. Pressure mounts for lawmakers to rein in costs. Between 2021 and 2023, premiums grew 12.1% and health insurance member cost-sharing grew 12.9%. BOSTON ...

A survey shows employers expect a sharp increase in benefit costs for next year, and many will want workers to shoulder more of the burden. By Reed Abelson Employees of large and small companies are ...