President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums, as well as increasing pricing transparency. He also vowed to hold big insurance companies accountable.

As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States.

Massachusetts regulators would eliminate many prior authorization rules, speed urgent approvals and form a working group to tackle rising health-care costs.

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Navigating long-term care insurance decisions can be overwhelming, and the challenges will only increase after the recent presidential election. The reality is that senior care will not be a priority for the incoming president and his nominees, especially ...

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The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trump’s promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.