health care

Clinton rolls out plan to fully integrate mental health into U.S. health care system

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

Clinton's campaign released a multi-pronged approach to mental health care on Monday, aimed at ensuring that Americans would no longer separate mental health from physical health in terms of access, care and quality of treatment.

Can Clinton save health overhaul from its mounting problems?

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

With the hourglass running out for his administration, President Barack Obama's health care law is struggling in many parts of the country.

Medical providers try Uber, Lyft for patients with few transportation options

By Zhai Yun Tan, Kaiser Health News

Some hospitals and medical providers think that the hot-new technology in town — ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft — can address a problem for patients.

News Wrap: Louisiana flooding worsens; crews gain ground on California wildfire

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, Louisiana flooding called "unprecedented" grew worse, with 8 known dead and some 40,000 homes impacted. In California, crews have gained ground on the massive wildfire north of San Francisco; officials say the blaze is around…

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Where do the presidential candidates stand on health care?

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The Associated Press is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one looks at health care.

When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare

By Philip Moeller

Even though you might qualify for Medicare under its disability rules, you might not find a better deal than what you can get under the Affordable Care Act, at least until you turn 65.