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Freida Lockaby says she has benefited from access to health care coverage through Medicaid.

In Depressed Rural Kentucky, Worries Mount Over Medicaid Cutbacks

People in poverty-stricken Clay County worry about what will happen to their health care if Gov. Matt Bevin's and President-elect Trump's ambitions to overhaul Medicaid proceed.

Janet (left) and Jackie Carter's wedding in August 2015. They set up a crowdfunding site to help defray the considerable costs of IVF.

Please, Baby, Please: Some Couples Turn To Crowdfunding For IVF

Infertility is often a private struggle. But some couples are going public — via crowdfunding sites — to help subsidize in vitro fertilization treatments that can cost as much as $20,000 each time.

In 2015, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced that the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services had approved the state's waiver to try a different approach for Medicaid.

Pence Expanded Medicaid As Governor, Now He May Be Part Of Cutting It

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence expanded access to Medicaid with a conservative twist. How it was done may offer hints into how Republicans proceed with changes to Obamacare.

Laura Rees (left) and her sister Nancy Fee sit with their father, Joseph Fee, while holding a photo of his late wife, Elizabeth.

Rule Change Could Push Hospitals To Tell Patients About Nursing Home Quality

Hospitals often shy away from offering quality assessments about skilled nursing care because of a Medicare requirement not to restrict choice. Federal officials are weighing changes to that rule.

To keep health insurance solvent, the pool of covered people needs to include the well and the sick.

GOP Health Insurance Alternatives May Wind Up Using Penalties Like The Mandate

Republicans dislike the health law's requirement to have insurance or pay a fine. But if they want to keep the ban on preexisting conditions, they need to find a way to make customers purchase a plan.

After several prominent safety problems with medical devices in hospitals emerged, the Food and Drug Administration inspected 17 hospitals across the country in late 2015 to assess their compliance with reporting regulations.

FDA Faults Hospitals For Failing To Report Safety Problems With Medical Devices

The Food and Drug Administration found several prominent facilities hadn't followed rules on reporting incidents in which patients died or were harmed. The problem is thought to be widespread.

HealthCare.gov has already begun showcasing health plans and prices for 2017.

Hunting For A Health Plan? Bronze May Be Your Best Value

The lower premiums that come with bronze plans, plus Obamacare's caps on out-of-pocket spending, can make these plans the best deal for people who have very few medical expenses — or very many.

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., embraces Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., during a media briefing about the 21st Century Cures Act on Capitol Hill on Nov. 30.

Winners And Losers With The 21st Century Cures Bill

Congress has approved sweeping legislation that would reshape how the Food and Drug Administration reviews new products and bolster National Institutes of Health funding. What's at stake?

Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death in the U.S. and also can cause lifelong disabilities.

Premature Births Rise Once Again, Despite Efforts To Prevent Them

Being born too soon puts babies at risk of lifelong disabilities, and it is the leading cause of infant death. It's not clear why the numbers are going up, but lack of health care is one factor.

Lobbyists seeking to influence the 21st Century Cures Act descended on lawmakers.

Legislation That Would Shape FDA And NIH Triggers Lobbying Frenzy

More than 1,455 lobbyists weighed in on the 21st Century Cures Act in this congressional cycle. Only one health bill since 2011 has garnered more attention.

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