Most parents with children in the hospital want to learn what the stay will cost, but few are having conversations about money with financial counselors.

Hospitals with more inpatient nurse practitioners have lower surgical mortality, lower cost of care, and more satisfied patients, research finds.

Hospitals with more inpatient nurse practitioners have lower surgical mortality, lower cost of care, and more satisfied patients, research finds.

Many people who would benefit most from tax-advantaged saving accounts for health expenses don't have them, according to a new poll.

Early detection of illness among nursing home residents can not only reduce avoidable hospitalizations, but could save nursing homes millions of dollars.

The average cost of initial hospitalization to treat pediatric gun injuries in the US is about $13,000 per patient, according to a new study.

Some people may wait until Medicare kicks in before seeking a diagnosis and care for cancer. It could affect their survival.

Dealing with health insurance companies costs the US economy billions in wasted work time and lost productivity, according to a new study.

"You can have a good job, good insurance, do everything 'right,' and still find yourself struggling due to the nature of the healthcare system in the US."

"You can have a good job, good insurance, do everything 'right,' and still find yourself struggling due to the nature of the healthcare system in the US."