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Laws passed in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York to mandate nursing home spending on care have sparked federal interest in the idea.

Many trauma surgeons are calling for substantial reforms to address gun violence.

More than 600,000 children and teens are estimated to be blind or have a vision disorder, but many are not getting help or even being screened.

Researchers in Oregon and Washington are trying to fight chronic sleeplessness, which is associated with several serious potential health effects.

As insulin-makers face long-standing complaints of price-gouging, California is diving into the prescription drug business, attempting to produce its own brand of generic insulin and sell it at below-market prices to people with diabetes.

The vote is set for June 20 on a tentative deal for nurses at the Portland hospital, where they have authorized a strike.

Despite a longstanding push to integrate care and better serve patients, the way many insurance plans cover mental health doesn’t necessarily support integrating it with physical care.

Virtual hearings starting June 11 will gauge public sentiment on a public insurance system for all Oregonians that imposes new taxes but eliminates premiums, co-pays and other costs.

Health care sharing ministries are faith-based organizations whose members agree to share medical expenses, but they don’t necessarily cover members’ medical bills.

Out-of-stock rates for formula recently topped 85% in Oregon as communities and public agencies look to help.