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Approximately 70 percent of private-industry workers have access to an employer-sponsored medical plan; however, only one-quarter of the lowest paid workers have the same access. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "nearly all

I suppose e-mail's a lot like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get. (At least you don't have to worry about sticky fingers.)

Nearly 40 percent said they haven't received a raise or their compensation has decreased. One-fifth have noticed more conflict or stress among coworkers. Over 10 percent said they are taking on more work because coworkers have been la

The political process of moving health reform legislation hit a major roadblock last week and has come close to grinding to a halt. Blue Dog Democrats and other moderate members in the House spent most of the week publicly squabbling with the House

The fever for healthcare reform is running high in Washington, D.C., and politicians are lining up on both sides to offer "treatment plans." But policy makers are missing many of the key opportunities to address what is really broken

To say there's been pushback on the president's health care reform crusade is a little like saying California's got a budget problem. The Senate's proposal to tax the rich all the way to that health care promised land met

Consumer Health Technologies Inc. and Consult A Doctor, a consumer-centric telemedicine service, have partnered to create a network of doctors that consumers can access anytime by phone or e-mail without having to pay a copay. "We believe