More workers are skipping doctor's visits over money worries

Roughly a third of employees said they put off or skipped medical or dental care in the past year because of financial concerns, a new survey found.

• Oct 15

AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room

A Slack workspace has served as a war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuading Americans to manage their healthcare and medical records on apps.

• Oct 9

Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.

Healthcare providers and middlemen are exploiting a loophole in a 2020 law designed to shield consumers from surprise medical bills.

• Oct 7

Millions of seniors receiving $90 deposits

Roughly 20 million Medicare enrollees are receiving $90 checks this week from the Social Security Administration as part of an effort from President Trump to lower healthcare costs. CBS News' Megan Cerullo reports.

• Oct 6

Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine

Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June.

• Oct 2

The Plan to Close the Gender Healthcare Gap

The world of women's health is underfunded, under-discussed, and under-researched. Less than 10% of the funding at the National Institutes of Health — primarily funded by taxpayer dollars — goes toward women's health research. The Society for Women's Health Research is trying to change that with a first-of-its-kind, $20 billion, 10-year federal roadmap to improve the health of more than half of the population. On this week's Healthful, SWHR President and CEO Katie Schubert joins Norah to discuss how the country can close the healthcare gap.

• Sep 30

Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?

While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.

• Sep 30

Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules

Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.

• Sep 29

Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER

Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty.

• Sep 25

Twin doctors lead ER in Virginia

Twin doctors Travan and Travis Jasper co-lead the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Steve Hartman shares their story.

• Sep 25

1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds

Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.

• Sep 17

Americans face medical debt despite insurance

Many Americans with health insurance are still struggling with medical debt, with some owing thousands. CBS News' Megan Cerullo reports.

• Sep 17

Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans

A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.

• Sep 15

Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees

Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.

• Sep 11

Chief Clancy prosecutor speaks after mistrial

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz took questions from reporters on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case. Watch his full remarks.

• Sep 4

Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"

Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders​ and the lack of resources for many women.

• Sep 2

The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills

The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.

• Sep 1

Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing

The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.

• Aug 25

Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says

The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.

• Aug 20

My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.

Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.

• Aug 13

Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise

Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.

• Aug 12

As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, doctors turn to moneymaking lasers

More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.

• Aug 11

"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"

Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis​.

• Aug 7

RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs

Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.

• Aug 3

Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare

Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.

• Jul 30

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