Some hospitals are buying life-saving medications for pennies, then charging low-income patients, including many with disabilities, hundreds of dollars for these drugs. They do it every day under a ...

New research from St. Michael's hospital found patients from the lowest-income areas in Ontario had a 43% higher chance of ...

As part of the updated IRS nonprofit tax return form, hospitals must report "bad debt" stemming from patients who would be eligible for free or reduced care - but for some reason did not receive it.

It's often been said that almost everyone has a smartphone. Unfortunately, not everyone has the financial resources to use it. Assurance Wireless, a federal lifeline assistance program for wireless ...

Black patients and patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods are dramatically under-represented in genetics clinics-often at rates half or less than those of White patients or ...

Medical debt can be crushing, especially for low-income patients. A CBS News investigation reveals non-profit hospitals are collecting tens of millions of dollars in debt, despite getting more than ...

Cash-based clinics, or direct primary care, are becoming more popular as health care spending skyrockets and quality of care ...

The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara has awarded a $40,000 grant to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) to continue its cancer prevention and care program, which ensures vulnerable individuals ...