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TV ads for prescription drug must now include prices
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In 10 years, half of middle-income elders won’t be able to afford housing, medical care
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Medicaid work requirements: Is there a path forward that could help the poor, not harm them?

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There’s a new ‘Medicare-for-all’ bill in the House. Why does it matter?
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The high cost of sex: Insurers often don’t pay for drugs to treat problems
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The votes have been counted, the results are (mostly) in: What’s next for health care?

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Calling on Sen. Casey to endorse Medicare for all

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Medicare Advantage plans cleared to go beyond medical coverage — even groceries
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Senior Health

Home care agencies often wrongly deny Medicare help to the chronically ill
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Hospitals

Two Philly hospitals penalized for high injury, infection rates
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Drug Testing

Liquid gold: Pain doctors soak up profits by screening urine for drugs

Nursing Homes

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Politics

Protesters celebrate July 4 with a 'Healthcare BBQ' outside Toomey's office
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Protests

Protesters fill Center City streets as Trump addresses GOP at Loews Hotel
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Crime

Delco doctor charged in largest Medicare fraud takedown in history

Crime

Philadelphia man charged with falsifying Medicare claims

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Cancer

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Prevention experts, eye doctors disagree on vision tests for seniors

Medicare

Urban Medicare beneficiaries may see more drug savings this year

Technology

"Automated Empathy" works surprisingly well in healthcare

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Obama signs bill fixing Medicare doctors' pay

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