Updates
Seniors, are you spending more for prescription drugs?
You’re not alone. Check out the latest numbers. Source: Kaiser Health News In 2015, 1 million Medicare Part D…
Diabetes treatment costs continue to skyrocket
Consumers bear the burden for diabetes costs The global cost of diabetes is expected to hit $850 billion for 2017,…
Ambulance rides often stick patients with high bills
When it comes to surprise medical bills, ambulances are often the most shocking Roman Barshay had a bad fall while…
Liquid gold: Urine testing makes millions for some companies. Guess who’s paying for it?
Urine testing is big business, and we’re all paying for it because Medicare is paying for it.
Can Congress pass a bill designed to reduce ‘Colossal and completely preventable waste’ of drugs?
Some drug companies knowingly sell expensive treatments in doses too large for individual needs.
How much you pay for a hearing device might not align with how well you hear
About 30 million Americans have age-related hearing loss, but only one-quarter use hearing…
Health care cost information is out there. Why don’t we use it?
Consumers say they want to know how much medical procedures will cost, but many of us don’t take the time to use…
Try our new cutting-edge treatment! (But don’t ask us how much it costs.)
Many hospitals and health care companies are excited to promote the latest, greatest medical procedures and devices,…
Why can’t you find out how much your surgery will cost?
Most of us would like to know how much a medical test or surgical procedure is going to cost before it’s done.
Is Congress (finally) getting serious about soaring prescription drug prices?
You might not have seen it on the network news, but some in Congress are talking about how to combat rising…