The HHS secretary appeared as new cases of the flu, particularly among younger people, have been appearing recently. Some 600 people have died so far from the flu in this country, and the government has targeted roughly 90,000 sites to receive the

Another View: Don't mandate buying health insurance - Statesman Journal
There is plenty to argue over in the thousands of pages of health-reform legislation being considered by Congress. One proposal that's not getting enough debate: requiring Americans to purchase health insurance. Every major health-reform bill in

Health care issues: Medical malpractice lawsuits - KTUU
THE ISSUE: Would restrictions on medical malpractice lawsuits mean cheaper health insurance? THE POLITICS: Republicans rally around the idea that the health system would save substantial money if limits were placed on frivolous lawsuits by patients

Health Care Bill Gets Green Light in Cost Analysis - Herald Tribune
WASHINGTON — The Senate Finance Committee legislation to revamp the health care system would provide coverage to 29 million uninsured Americans but would still pare future federal deficits by slowing the growth of spending on medical care, the

Health care varies from state to state - WTVF
THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Want cheaper health care? Consider moving across the state line. A new report finds that health-care costs, quality and the ability of people to access care vary widely, depending on where you live. And compared