Updates
Inflation Is Falling But Health Care Costs Aren’t
We’ve all felt the burden of inflation over the last few years and are slowly feeling relief as inflation drops.
Urgent Care vs. ER Cost Considerations
When you are sick or injured and know you need to see a doctor right away, sometimes it’s tough to decide whether to…
The Ripple Effects of Hospital Mergers
Over the last two decades, there have been more than 1,000 hospital mergers in the United States…
What Are Older Americans Concerned About? Health Care Costs
Health care costs are a big worry for older Americans these days – especially with inflation.
UCLA Researcher Finds Big Pharma Makes Billions From Patent Protections
Pharmaceutical companies protect their profits on drugs they create by filing for patent protections with the U.S.
Price Watch: Three Companies Cap Out-of-Pocket Costs on Asthma Inhalers to $35 a Month
This spring, Voices for Affordable Health reported on one pharmaceutical company’s plans to cap consumers’…
Supply Shortages and High Costs Limit Access to Popular Diabetes Drugs
Tandra Cooper Harris and her husband, Marcus, both have diabetes and require medications to control their blood sugar.
Hospitals’ New Strategy: Pay Before You Stay
As health care costs continue to rise, hospitals across the United States are adopting a controversial strategy:…
Rochester Health System Halts Suing Patients Over Medical Bills
In a move towards more compassionate health care, one health system in New York is changing its policy and is going to…
Unraveling The Evolution of Patient-Physician Email Messaging
We all know how easy it is to get in touch with a doctor nowadays – all it takes is a quick call or the push of a…