Few hospitals are actually complying with price transparency rules nearly two years after they were implemented.

Roughly 98 million adults in the United States have delayed or skipped healthcare treatments, trimmed regular household expenses or borrowed money in the past six months in order to afford healthcare.

A decade ago, when TAVR was first cleared by the FDA, surgeons had concern about losing business. But unexpectedly, TAVR has helped also gain heart surgery cases. 

The average American spends more than $12,500 per year on personal healthcare, but what are Americans getting in return for those investments? 

Yet another lawsuit is taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, and 61 U.S. medical organizations have joined forces to speak out.

Ahmad M. Slim, MD, associate professor of medicine with the University of Washington and regional chief medical officer with the Pulse Heart Institute, explained how imagers get paid for coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) exams.

The 60-year-old cardiologist was facing up to 20 years in prison for his actions.

Breach costs have risen 13% over the last two years, and the increase could be passing down through the economy, influencing higher prices for goods and services.