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A study presented at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium hosted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology has identified significant uncertainty on who is responsible for the care of cancer survivors.

What we're reading, January 20, 2016: UnitedHealth losses on Obamacare health plans steepen; more "skin in the game" doesn't necessarily result in savvier shoppers; and despite recommendations few high school students are tested for HIV.

The new rule has implications for personalized medicine, because having access to records helps tailor treatments for everything from cancer to chronic conditions.

The results of a new JAMA study underscore the importance of advance care planning in improving the quality of care that patients receive at the end of life.

A look at the economic implications of aging and what can be done to address the growing healthcare financial challenges.

The University of Colorado study adds to the growing concern that sleep deprivation is connected to rising rates of diabetes and obesity.

A review of WalletHub's list of the least expensive states to smoke shows there's a definite relationship between the cost of lighting up and high rates of smoking among adults, based on CDC data.

A new study analyzes how much the difference in readmission rates between safety net and non-safety net hospitals can be explained by measurable factors, such as patient characteristics.

What we're reading, January 19, 2016: the Obama administration is looking to make it easier for patients to access their medical records; a clinical trial has left 1 brain dead and 4 hospitalized; and hospitals are experimenting with mobile technologies to track patient health at home.

A new study from England has found that advertisements that promote e-cigarettes with flavors such as chocolate and bubble gum are more likely to attract school children to buy and try e-cigarettes.

Black patients tend to have higher rates of hyperglycemia and diabetes compared with white patients. However, the factors that contribute to such racial disparities in the hospital in diabetes-related conditions are still not clear.

Two new studies highlight different approaches to cut sugar intake through soda for children and adults in an attempt to reduce overweight and obesity.

Radiologists and breast cancer specialists disagree with the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation of raising the age of screening mammography to 50 years.

Just hours before Bernie Sanders (I-VT) took the stage to face off against Hillary Clinton for the last Democratic presidential debate before the Iowa caucus, the senator released an outline of his single-payer healthcare plan.

What we're reading, January 18, 2016: even if there is no drug price control legislation, pharmaceutical companies may bow to political pressure; study finds physician-led hospitals perform better; and Twitter can be used to obtain the patient perspective on medical errors.

Healthcare coverage among parents has increased, but many remain unable to afford coverage.

High-deductible health plans are growing in popularity and there is evidence these health plans result in reduced healthcare costs. However, there is little consensus on how cost savings are achieved.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Health Catalyst will join their technologies and personnel in order to help health systems measure the real cost of healthcare delivery per patient.

Cost sharing for marketplace plans remained essentially unchanged from 2014 to 2015, but stable premiums during the period do not reflect the greater costs borne by enrollees, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund.

This week in managed care the top stories included the announcement of a initiative to cure cancer, pharmaceutical company executives brushed off public outrage over drug prices, and the president's nominee for FDA commissioner has passed his first hurdle.

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics stressed the importance of providing a variety of health coverage options for children under the Affordable Care Act.

A recently-published paper in the New England Journal of Medicine sheds light on an urgent question: is it safer for moms and their babies to give birth at a hospital or in a setting outside a hospital?

Less than 50% of patients diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma between 15 and 39 years of age received recommended care within the first year after their treatment, a Kaiser Permanente study has found.

The largest US hospitals are hardly using hospital-based mobile apps, and are thus missing opportunities to engage patients.

Each month of delay costs Iowa $8 million in savings that the Branstad administration assumed in the state budget.

What we're reading, January 15, 2016: new report finds flaws in how the FDA tracks drugs after they reach the market; rate of uninsured Hispanic children hits historic low; and CVS and New York State make medication that reverses opioid overdose available without prescription.

Warning labels on soda might have less consumer resistance than taxes or portion limits, the study found.

All this week, the healthcare industry, especially analysts and investors, focused their attention on presentations by CEOs and CFOs at the 34th annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Young adult cancer survivors turn to crowdfunding to help pay off debt from treatment.

A proposal to reduce Medicare Part B payment rates for hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been approved 14-3 by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.