1 in 3 Americans say sacrificed for health care costs
One in three Americans said they made some sacrifice last year—like skipping a meal or rationing medicine—to cover health care costs, according to a survey released Thursday.
Mar 12, 2026
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Insurance, Health
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Prior authorization may hinder access to lifesaving heart failure medications
Prior authorization, a process that requires physicians to obtain approval from health care insurers before certain treatments are covered, may keep patients from filling prescriptions for two critical heart failure drugs, ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds
New research led by Oregon Health & Science University confirms the frustration of many people trying to get a primary care medical appointment in Portland: Wait times are measured in months, if they can get an appointment ...
Mar 10, 2026
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Researchers call for governing health data as a public utility to unlock real-world evidence and protect patients
Electronic health records (EHRs); insurance claims; patient registries; wearable tech: Never before has health data been so abundant. However, the United States continues to struggle with siloed health data systems that make ...
Mar 5, 2026
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Gap in preventable deaths widening between those with, without a college degree
A gap in preventable deaths is growing between people with and without a college degree, a new study says. A steadily increasing number of people with a high school diploma or less are dying from illnesses that could have ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Prisoners in Scotland 'face mental health and substance use crisis' after release
People released from prison in Scotland are facing a mental health and substance use crisis, according to new research. The study tracked more than 8,000 former prisoners over four years to assess their contact with health ...
Feb 22, 2026
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A crisis in the making: Can America afford the elderly?
An increasing number of Americans are living well beyond the average life expectancy. It presents new and complex challenges about how to care for a vulnerable, often ignored demographic that is aging largely on its own.
Feb 16, 2026
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New study finds tort reform in hospitals cuts costs and patient satisfaction
Hospitals across the United States are always looking for ways to reduce costs and avoid medical malpractice lawsuits, while not sacrificing quality of health care. So how are hospitals impacted when government policy reduces ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Why your prescriptions may cost more: Three PBMs dominate most Part D markets
Just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care across much of the country, with markets in nearly every state considered highly concentrated for at least ...
Feb 9, 2026
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It's 2026 and you're uninsured. Now what?
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. But there are still ways to find care.
Feb 5, 2026
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