Updates
The latest COVID-19 treatment? Scientists think it may be older, cheaper drugs.
We’ve heard a lot about promising treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 the past year. What we rarely hear,…
New report exposes ‘broken’ system that led to high insulin prices
A “broken” system has allowed insulin prices to soar in recent years by rewarding companies for raising costs on a…
Should drug company charity contributions be more transparent to combat opioid epidemic?
Pharmaceutical companies have given millions to charity organizations since 1997, which seems great.
Oregonians willing to use tele-health but don’t want to pay the same as in-person doctor’s visit
We’ve all had to become more flexible during this past pandemic year and that includes how we get our health care.
What does new hospital price transparency mean for you?
As of January 1, hospitals are now required to post information about the cost of their services.
Drugmakers start 2021 with price increases. Anybody feel like celebrating?
Several drugmakers in the U.S. raised prices on more than 300 drugs on January 1, according to drugmakers and data…
Health care spending increased in 2019. Here’s where the money went
If it feels like you are constantly spending more for health care, that’s because you are.
The opioid industry wants you to use more pain meds
A new investigation found that the opioid industry really wants you to treat pain with medication.
Drug’s hefty price tag ignores major investment from federal taxpayers
On June 29, Gilead announced the price tag per treatment of remdesivir, a drug repurposed for treatment of COVID-19.
Make your voice heard in 2021
At Voices for Affordable Health, our New Year’s resolution for 2021 is simple: Amplify your voices in Oregon and…