Updates
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…
New website empowers seniors to manage aging issues
Dr. Lee Ann Lindquist started a website, www.planyourlifespan.org, to help prepare seniors for the emergencies and…
Surcharge, not R & D costs account for high U.S. pharmaceutical prices
Pharmaceutical companies say U.S. surcharge pricing is necessary to cover their research and development (R & D)…
New law targets Medicare loophole that spawns “surprise” medical bills
Imagine spending time in the hospital followed by two months in rehab only to learn that Medicare won’t cover your…
Patient advocacy groups or Big Pharma benefactors?
Patient advocacy groups for those with cancer, Alzheimer’s, HIV and other diseases often lobby Congress and state…
Tips to help ease the pain of medical expenses
Medical expenses are most common in the first few months of the year, with a median payment of $1,143…
Talk with your doctor, if you’re worried about taking a narcotic painkiller
Despite news reports portraying the tragic consequences of a national opioid epidemic, a new NPR-Truven Health…
Yelp and your doctor: Are online reviews useful?
Americans rely on online ratings and consumer reviews for almost everything, from restaurants to hotels and even new…
Investigative journalists find Big Pharma pays professors to help justify expensive drugs
After reporters at ProPublica investigated how the industry is defending rising drug costs, Big Pharma is launching a…