Updates
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…
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…
Sticker Shock: Check Out the Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in The U.S.
Each year Fierce Pharma, an online news resource, relies upon publicly available data to create an annual Top 10 list…
Getting Ready to Retire? Be Sure Your Budget Covers Health Care
Fidelity Investments recently released its annual Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate report and the numbers are a solid…
Yet Another Reason to Exercise: Lower Health Care Costs
We know exercise is good for our physical and mental health. A new study finds it’s also good for our wallets.