Updates
Hospital investors expect big profits, even from labor and delivery
Women who have had a healthy pregnancy can experience false labor but believe it’s the real thing.
New report: Hospitals still hiding their prices from patients
Despite new federal rules intended to make hospitals more transparent and accountable, a new analysis by…
Yes, inflation is high. But prices on 1,000+ prescription drugs rose even higher
A new report from the federal Department of Health and Human Services finds that prices of 1…
The cost of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine could soon jump from $16 to $100 a shot
When Moderna rolled out its COVID-19 vaccine, it charged the government $15-$16.50 a shot. Now that the pandemic has…
#1 Private Equity’s latest target? Eye care.
You pay for add-ons and upgrades at the movie theater, on a plane and even in health care. Now…
One accident. One location. Why was one ambulance bill three times the other?
Voices for Affordable Health has shared many stories about consumers stuck with outrageous ambulance bills. But we had…
An $18,000 breast biopsy: Hospital makes woman pay more because she has insurance
Here’s a case that may make you angry. Kaiser Health News shares the story about Dani Yuengling…
No surprise: Americans worry about prescription drug costs
A new survey by HealthCare.com finds 4 in 10 Americans who need prescription medications are concerned that the cost…
How the pharmaceutical industry uses patents to inflate your drug costs
There’s documented proof that the costs of prescription medications for U.S. consumers continue to rise. In fact, a…
Law requires hospitals to share their prices. Most still don’t.
It’s been more than a year since a federal law went into effect requiring hospitals to post their prices online for…