Bupa cuts off mental illness payments after two years
Depression sufferer tells how his payments were cut short under two-year rule – which does not apply to other illnesses
What we’re not being told about Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan
Dean Baker: The mainstream media has failed to report that the Ryan plan is a privatisation programme that will hand $30tn to insurers
Democrats must draw the line on Medicare
Michael Tomasky: Defending Medicare from the Republicans is not just about healthcare, but the future of America itself
Experts speak out on what Andrew Lansley should change in his health bill
As the health secretary delays legislation, professionals and politicians say what they think he should do now with his plans
Cost of care in old age rises to average of £50,000
Research for government inquiry finds one in five of those needing residential care face bills of more than £100,000
Critical illness policies: decoding the baffling language
Most critical illness documents use the kind of language that makes little sense to anyone without a medical qualification
Health bill means service will be forced to compete with private firms
Dr Mark Porter warns that introducing competition means private firms will be able to cherrypick patients with easy complaints
NHS shakeup risks return to 1930s, warns leading doctor
Reforms means service will be 'tattered safety net' for patients with complex illnesses, says Dr Mark Porter
Injured by the NHS? Prepare for further pain
Neil Rose: Justice ministry hopes to remove clinical negligence from legal aid and make claimants pay fees and premiums out of damages