How Much For An MRI? $500? $5,000? A Reporter Struggles To Find Out

By Martha Bebinger, WBURA health reporter tries to solve the mystery of her migraines with a doctor-recommended imaging test, but trying to find out the real cost of that test induces headaches of its own. Dec 09

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Governors Consider Options On Health Insurance Exchanges
By Julie ApplebyN.J. Gov. Chris Christie was the latest Republican governor to reject state insurance exchanges. He defended his decision on Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Dec 06
Huge Experiment Aims To Save On Care For Poorest, Sickest Patients
By Mary Agnes Carey and Sarah VarneyAn effort in California to move Medicaid patients into managed care has national significance as federal officials roll out a similar but larger program.
Video: Unmanageable Care Dec 05
In Many Communties, Nurse Practitioners Fill An Important Void
By Christine Vestal, StatelineMany states are trying to loosen decades-old licensing restrictions that prevent nurse practitioners from playing the lead role in providing basic health services. Dec 06
How The 'Fiscal Cliff' Affects Health Care: Six Questions
By Mary Agnes CareyAs Congress and the president aim for a deal by year's end, there may be serious consequences for health programs. Dec 04
Electronic Health Records Breed Digital Discontent For Some Docs
By Eric Whitney, Colorado Public RadioTwo years and $8.4 billion into the government's effort to get doctors to take their practices digital, some unintended consequences are starting to emerge. One is a lot of unhappy doctors. Dec 04
Health Plans Gear Up To Sell Directly To Consumers
By Julie ApplebyInsurers develop new business strategies as the health law upends old models. Dec 03
Specialists Work To Reduce Kids' Fears In The Hospital
By Jenny GoldChild life specialists use play to help seriously ill children understand what happens in the hospital.
Video: One-On-One With 2-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Dec 03
After The Election: A Consumer's Guide To The Health Law
By Mary Agnes Carey and Jenny GoldThe law contains a number of provisions that are changing the rules of health care for consumers. Nov 08

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Report: Payment Reform Leaves Docs Uneasy
Survey finds that 59 percent of physicians believe fee-for-service encourages “an appropriate level of care.” DEC 07

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GOP Sen. Corker: Party Should Accept Tax Hikes To Get Spending Cuts

As pressure builds for a "fiscal cliff" deal, several key players talked about strategy on the Sunday morning news shows. Meanwhile, Politico reports that Republicans' hope of big entitlement cuts has dimmed and The Hill looks at Democrats' new willingness to consider means testing for Medicare. Sun, Dec 9

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