Former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala on Wednesday at a panel discussion hosted by the University of Miami Wellness Center said the U.S. must aim to provide coverage for its 45 million uninsured residents and stem the growing costs of health care, the Miami

NEW YORK - A survey being released today by the Mercer consulting firm found 59 percent of companies intend to keep down rising health care costs in 2009 by raising workers' deductibles, copays or out-of-pocket spending limits.

CLEVELAND - Democratic platform writers heard hard-luck stories on jobs, health care and pensions on Saturday as the party began drafting a detailed policy statement to promote nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama.

District residents with chronic illnesses, representatives of HMOs and convenience store owners testified yesterday at a D.C. Council hearing on far-reaching legislation that would mandate health-care coverage for all residents.

O'FALLON, Mo. - Police, including tactical units, are on the scene of an apparent hostage situation at an urgent care center. There are reports of a man inside with a gun at the St. John's Mercy Health Care Center off Highway K.