Catherine Reitzel's multiple sclerosis medication costs nearly $100,000 a year. Kris Garcia relies on a drug for a blood-clotting disorder that runs $10,000 for a three-day supply. And Mariana Marquez-Farmer would likely ...
May 31, 2023
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Unhealthy food dominated the weekly grocery store flyers. As much as two thirds of the space was taken up by less healthy foods according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The advertising does not seem to support ...
May 31, 2023
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The life-saving drug "Narcan" is expected to be available over-the-counter later this year, but its price tag is expected to put it out of reach for many below the poverty line.
Apr 21, 2023
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Many Americans went hungry in 2021, including disproportionate numbers of people with disabilities and single parents, a new government report shows.
Apr 20, 2023
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Although the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) aimed to increase patient access to prescription drugs and decrease spending, researchers warn that it may have unintended negative impacts on patients in the long run.
Apr 13, 2023
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For decades, U.S. hospitals have generally stonewalled patients who wanted to know ahead of time how much their care would cost. Now that's changing—but there's a vigorous debate over what hospitals are disclosing.
Mar 30, 2023
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After a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out of pocket—a new study in JAMA Pediatrics suggests.
Mar 27, 2023
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The implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation is associated with significant reductions in alcohol-specific deaths among those from the most socio-economically deprived areas in Scotland, suggests a new study ...
Mar 21, 2023
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In early March, Eli Lilly made headlines after announcing a new $35 price cap on insulin for individuals with private insurance. Novo Nordisk and Sanofi made their own price reduction announcements shortly after Eli Lilly's ...
Mar 18, 2023
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A new tool that can be used to forecast the prevalence of individuals within a country that may have insufficient access to food—known as food insecurity—up to 30 days into the future is presented in a study published ...
Mar 16, 2023
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