As President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans tirelessly try to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, a number of states are scrambling to enact laws that safeguard its central provisions.

Under pressure to tame ever-increasing health-care costs, the companies that help millions of Americans manage their medical care are wagering that they can be stronger and simpler by joining forces.

Amazon has had no problem getting affluent households to buy from its online store. But people with low incomes have been less loyal to the retailer.

Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on Wednesday criticized what he called a “rigged” system that keeps some generic drugs off the market and leaves patients paying high costs.

A White House advisory panel on Tuesday called for urgent action to address the rising cost of cancer drugs.

In the not-too-distant future, your health insurance, your prescription drugs and some of your treatment may come from the same company.