Updates
In the midst of an opioid crisis, drug maker spikes the price of the antidote
Public health officials describe the nation’s opioid epidemic as the worst drug crisis in history.
Can your fitness tracker spot illness before you can?
In just a few years fitness trackers and wearable health monitors have gone from novelty to trendy.
Five ways to lower your prescription drug costs
Here are five ways to help lower your prescription drug…
Big Pharma launches ad campaign to change its public image
After taking hits in the media and Congress, the pharmaceutical industry has unveiled a multi-year,…
The 5 types of doctors most likely to send you a “surprise” medical bill
Surprise medical bills often result from emergency situations or when your primary doctor calls in an out-of-network…
Struggling with medical debt? You’re not alone
More than half of Americans in debt are struggling to pay medical…
You may suffer high blood pressure even if it’s not detected during doctor visit
“White Coat hypertension” happens when anxious patients visit the doctor and their blood pressure…
Health care costs vary nationwide and Oregon ranks higher than other regions
Oregon health care prices were 17 percent above average, according to a report by the Network for Regional Healthcare…
Investigation finds pharmaceutical companies profit from “orphan” drug rules
Some drug companies reaped unanticipated profits from the "orphan" drug rule, intended to make sure medications are…
People Are Talking: Retirees take action by sharing their prescription drug stories
Rising prescription drug prices directly affect many within the Voices for Affordable Health community. Our posts…