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Worried About How You’ll Pay That Medical Bill? You Are Not Alone.
Twenty-seven percent of Americans said they had trouble paying for medical care for themselves or for a family member…
New Study Faults Nonprofit Hospitals for Rising Health Care Costs
The Center for Medicine in the Public Interest (CMPI) recently took a deep dive into the nation’s skyrocketing…
As U.S. Population Ages, Health Care Spending Rises
Americans’ health care spending has grown faster than our overall spending for some years.
Many Women Skip Menopause Treatment, Find It Too Costly
Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes — sound familiar? Menopause symptoms are often dismissed as a normal…
Patient Survey Reveals Barriers to Life-Saving Medications
Millions of Americans are missing out on critical treatments due to high prices, confusion and lack of awareness of…
Report Finds Wide Price Gaps as Michigan Hospitals Mark Up Prescription Drugs
A new report reveals major price disparities in prescription drugs at Michigan hospitals, with some patients paying…
Prescription Drugs, Outpatient Care Drive Rise In Health Care Costs In 2025
Health care costs continue to climb, with new data showing expenses for the average American household have nearly…
Americans Pay More Than Ever For Health Care, No Matter Where They Live
Americans are spending a higher percentage of their monthly income on out-of-pocket health care costs…
Profits Over Patients? Private Equity’s Growing Role in Disability Care Raises Concerns
Voices for Affordable Health has tracked the rise of private equity firms acquiring hospitals and physician practices.
Millions Will Lose Health Insurance if Federal Tax Credits Expire; Others Will Pay More
As Congress considers major changes to health care as part of a larger budget bill, a new analysis by the nonpartisan…