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Measure sets Jan. 27 deadline for draft of repeal legislation, avoids possibility of filibuster by Democrats

Cost of brand-name meds for chronic conditions rose nearly 130 times faster than inflation rate

It's the only region in the U.S. that hasn't made big progress in fighting the disease

Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings, study finds

Obama administration assures consumers that sign-ups will continue

Large majorities now favor price caps, Medicare's right to negotiate costs

But higher Medicare payments don't reflect better patient outcomes, study says

Heavy toll of out-of-pocket spending might have some patients skipping meds, researchers warn

Research shows small uptick in Medicare patients who got screened for breast cancer

Savings is more than $2,000 per person, study finds

Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs

But HealthDay/Harris Poll finds support for either candidate in this area is far from overwhelming

Medicare reimbursement review finds male specialists earning more

In states with legal pot, pain prescriptions saw the greatest drop, study found

Study of insurers' rate requests in 14 markets reveals a 10 percent average increase