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Federal data shows that just 42 percent of adults got the flu shot for the 2015-2016 season. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Ignoring the flu shot costs the U.S. billions

Robert King · October 12, 2016 9:23 pm

Almost 70 percent of Medicare Advantage plans received top ratings, and 41 percent of drug plans did. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Administration: Quality improves for many Medicare Advantage, Part D plans

Robert King · October 12, 2016 8:35 pm

Minnesota's governor says the healthcare law is "no longer affordable." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Democratic governor criticizes Obamacare

Robert King · October 12, 2016 6:28 pm

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DEA reverses ban on opioid-like plant

Robert King · October 12, 2016 3:59 pm

Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz is a quintessential odd couple on healthcare, but the two senators did agree on one issue: drug re-importation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Doctors: Mylan lobbying feds to require EpiPen insurance coverage

Robert King · October 12, 2016 4:01 am

Presidential debate moderator Anderson Cooper asked Donald Trump during the presidential debate Sunday night how repealing Obamacare would ensure that people with pre-existing conditions get coverage, a provision of the law the GOP nominee has supported. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Experts on Trump’s healthcare plan: ‘It makes no sense’

Robert King · October 11, 2016 4:01 am

Jonathan Gruber said Donald Trump has "a garbage salad of right-wing talking points." (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Obamacare ‘architect’ fires back at Trump

Robert King · October 10, 2016 8:18 pm

Donald Trump: I never said ‘check out sex tape’

Donald Trump: I never said ‘check out sex tape’

Robert King · October 10, 2016 2:41 am

"We are in a situation where if we were to start all over again we might come up with a different system," Hillary Clinton said during the presidential debate in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday. (AP Photo)

Hillary brushes off Bill’s ‘crazy’ comment on Obamacare

Robert King, Paige Winfield · October 10, 2016 1:48 am

"This agreement is another important step in Mylan's efforts to move forward and bring resolution to all EpiPen Auto-Injector related matters," said Mylan CEO Heather Bresch. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

EpiPen maker to pay $465 million for overcharging feds

Robert King · October 7, 2016 9:23 pm

Anthem reported it's spending more money on medical costs to cover sicker-than-expected Obamacare enrollees. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Insurer won’t cover drug for rare kids’ disease

Robert King · October 7, 2016 6:26 pm

"If physicians are consumed with the administrative burdens under new reporting requirements, this may ultimately threaten the doctor-patient relationship," Rep. Tom Price said. (AP Photo)

GOP warns new Medicare regs will hurt patient health

Robert King · October 7, 2016 3:11 pm