Does Obamacare Really Kill Jobs?
The Republican presidential hopefuls keep referring to the Affordable Care Act as a "job-killer." Is there any truth to that?
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A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Giving Birth at Home
Some data to follow up on our story last week about a home birth gone wrong.
The Medicaid Coverage Gap Persists
A new report estimates that almost three million low-income Americans are still without health insurance due to the Medicaid coverage gap.
Go Ahead, Crowdsource Your Symptoms
Online health forums actually provide decent information, according to a new study.
Five Studies: The Importance—and Difficulty—of Talking About Advanced-Care Planning
The danger of silence when it comes to end-of-life care.
Glitch in the Machine
The government unleashed Big Data to shut down Medicare fraud. Why isn't it working?
How to Scam Medicare in Four Easy Steps!
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
A Wild Night at the Workers’ Compensation Expo
Hummer limos, go-go dancers, a live alligator, and glowing aliens in spandex can all be found at the national workers’ comp and disability expo. Journey into the little-known workers’ comp industrial complex.
Does HIPAA Have Any Power?
Regulators have logged dozens, even hundreds, of complaints against some health providers for violating federal patient privacy law. Warnings are doled out privately, but sanctions are imposed only rarely.