Updates
Why does the U.S. spend more for health care than other wealthy countries? Simple answer: Our prices are higher
American consumers spend almost twice as much for health care as their counterparts in other wealthy countries. Why? A…
U.S. government and 45 states claim collusion among generic drug-makers. The cost to consumers and taxpayers? Perhaps more than $1 billion
We all assume that generic medications are lower-cost alternatives to brand name medications.
Big Pharma doesn’t just buy doctors’ lunches, industry writes their textbooks
Most consumers have never heard of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, a bulky, two-volume textbook that is…
Oregon governor signs bill targeting rising prescription drug prices
Pharmaceutical manufacturers must disclose their reasons for raising the price of a drug by more than 10 percent under…
Washington group finds $282 million in unnecessary hospital costs for just one year
A Washington State nonprofit recently tried to put a price tag on the cost of unnecessary care – those screenings…
Life-saving rabies treatment can cost as much as $10,000 plus hospital fees
As if having a bat in your house isn’t bad enough, imagine the fright from a $6,017 emergency room bill for rabies…
Patients with mounting medical costs turn to crowd-funding
What do you think about this crowd-funding trend? Maybe you’ve seen the plea: A friend, neighbor or even a stranger…
Generic drugs approved in record numbers. Increased competition could drive down costs
Generic medications are often a great way to save money on prescriptions. And in 2017, the Food and Drug…
Pharma spends $50 billion tax windfall to lower costs? Not even close.
Pharmaceutical industry will dedicate windfall to boosting stock prices Turns out, they’re helping themselves. Nine…
Oregonians! Your Voice is needed now to rein in rising prescription drug prices
The Oregon Legislature is considering House Bill 4005, which would require pharmaceutical companies to justify to the…