Updates
High hospital “list prices” matter even if patients don’t pay the full bill
Chances are good the hospital bill you received contains “discounts” negotiated either by your health insurance…
Pharmaceutical industry ally says hospitals, not Pharma, to blame for rising health care costs
Pharmaceutical companies are receiving intense scrutiny and criticism for raising prescription drug prices. But some,…
Misdiagnosis is more common than you think
A new study found more than 20 percent of patients who asked for a second opinion, received a misdiagnosis by their…
Reporting of prescription drug side effects is on the rise
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration received more than 1 million reports of drug side effects in 2015…
Hospital charges new parents $1,420 for 2 hours of babysitting
Cortes received a hospital bill with a $1,420 nursery charge after their baby to spent a couple of hours in the…
New study shows the more informed you are, the better your surgical outcome
Have you ever had questions or concerns about a medical procedure but gone ahead with it…
Oregon hospitals fight legislation allowing lower-cost stays at ambulatory care centers
Several states have adopted rules allowing patients to recover from outpatient surgery in “extended stay” centers,…
U.S. government may have what it needs to force down rising Rx drug prices
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, thinks government can effectively lower prescription drug costs by exercising the patent…
Prescription drug costs are on the rise, pharmaceutical industry ad spending is up, too
How many times have you watched TV and seen a commercial for a prescription…
Is a health screen right for you?
A health screening can spot a problem or chronic condition early, usually before you start showing symptoms. But…