Health Care

The new term will see eight justices, not the usual nine. And because of COVID-19, once again the justices will gather by telephone hookup to hear the arguments.

False negatives are common in people who've been infected with the virus during the first few days after exposure.

With another conservative nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy moves to codify abortion rights into state law.

President Trump announced early this morning that he and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Democratic nominee said the winner of the presidential election should select the next nominee. President Trump announced Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee Saturday.

Conservatives are excited over Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Abortion and health care changes are anticipated by many in the Philadelphia region.

Health policy researchers say Trump may not be able to pay for the cards, which fall short of lasting policy changes to curb high drug prices.

The 153-bed West Philly safety-net facility, and its ER, will operate as a satellite of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

There are many potential hurdles between Philly Latinos and a COVID-19 test — even though they're contracting the virus at high rates.

The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg comes just as SCOTUS was about to hear a case challenging the ACA. It could end Medicaid expansion and protections for preexisting conditions.

One thing that has improved a lot over the course of the pandemic is treatment of seriously ill COVID-19 patients in intensive care units. Here's one man's success story.

The pandemic has put a lot of pressure on both our health care system and the scientific process — exposing weaknesses that have long e ...

Federal health agencies and the Defense Department sketched out complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually in January or even late this year.

Only 6.2% of the city’s Latinos have been tested for the coronavirus, though they are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. Access is just one reason.

Einstein Healthcare says its flagship North Philly facility could close without a merger. Federal and state authorities say it will bring less competition.