Updates
A Win for Transparency in Prescription Drug Prices
Oregon just scored a major victory for patients and families struggling with the high cost of prescription drugs. A…
A Broken Arm, A Broken System
When Deborah Buttgereit slipped on the ice outside her Montana apartment, she knew she couldn’t avoid the hospital.
Hit the Brakes! Oregon County Approves Doubling Ambulance Fees
The cost of an ambulance ride will double in Clackamas County, Oregon, after commissioners agreed to give American…
The Human Cost of Hospital Buyouts
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds patients are more likely to die in hospital emergency…
Independent Doctors’ Offices are Disappearing, and that Could Cost You
Have you noticed it’s harder to find a truly independent doctor’s office these days? You’re not imagining it. A…
Feeling Bombarded By Prescription Drug Ads? There’s a Good Reason
Pharmaceutical companies spent nearly $4 billion (yes, with a B) on television commercials in the first eight months…
Advocacy Group Accuses Big Pharma of ‘Ripping Off American Patients’
Americans pay more for prescription medications than patients in other developed countries.
New From The GAO: Why Addressing Health Care Spending Matters
Rising health care costs not only affect individuals, families and businesses, they also affect the nation’s…
Wondering Why You Aren’t Getting A Bigger Raise? Could Be Hospital Costs!
If your employer says she’d love to give you a bigger raise but the company simply can’t afford it…
Starting a Business or Retiring Early? Double-Check Your Health Insurance Costs
If you currently purchase health insurance made possible through the Affordable Care Act or if you’re counting on an…