One year after UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care is intensifying — even for the companies and investors who make money from it.

The steep cost of health care remains a thorny political issue in the United States. And President Donald Trump's approval ratings have been severely hit by cost of living concerns, including on the soaring cost of health care.

Nurses represented by National Nurses United were joined by allies including members of Congress for a protest at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Following a rally with speakers,

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Texas to use a new congressional map that could help Republicans win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm election. A lower court found the map likely is unconstitutional.

The middlemen that comprise a growing share of America’s convoluted health care system find themselves in a bind. The public is angry about the inflated costs and opaque dealings that govern their access to medical care. Lawmakers, despite recent ...

Dr. Edward Barksdale highlights how simulation in Chicago and Peoria advances compassion, social innovation, and tackles health inequities in pediatric care.

The aging US population is increasing demand for healthcare, with those aged 65+ projected to rise by 47% by 2050. Workforce shortages and employee burnout are major challenges, with nearly half of healthcare workers reporting staffing issues. Despite a 20 ...

Administrative costs account for almost a quarter of total US health care spending. Other nations spend a much smaller share (of their much smaller spending) on administrative costs. While high administrative costs certainly reflect some inefficiency ...