We rate Uber drivers, restaurants, Amazon delivery, and much more, but when it comes to our own health experience, we often have little to no data. That’s especially scary because the business model ...

A doctor holding a tablet, speaking with a patient. After a period of health care improvements within the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically slowed its progress. The pandemic worsened ...

The evolution of health care quality metrics over the preceding decades illustrates an enduring commitment toward enhancing patient outcomes, refining the structure of health care delivery, and ...

These changes have empowered patients by improving access to their medical data, reducing duplicative care, and streamlining ...

Approximately 11% of U.S. adults are "Cost Desperate," unable to afford or access quality healthcare. Rising healthcare costs have disproportionately affected minority communities and low-income ...

Nicole Cafarella examines the benefits of cost-containment initiatives supported by the Affordable Care Act. Key provisions in the Affordable Care Act promise improvements in the quality of our nation ...

Imagine receiving world-class medical care without breaking the bank. Recent international healthcare rankings reveal fascinating shifts in global healthcare leadership, with some nations achieving an ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Protestors are calling for healthcare reform to be passed by Maryland lawmakers. Dozens rallied in Annapolis Monday, demanding lower prescription drug prices and better access to health care.

Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the responsibilities of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. We regret the error. The second Trump ...