Updates
Rx spending increases far outpace other health care spending
Spending on pharmaceutical drugs is far outpacing other types of health care spending, including hospital…
New poll shows growing public frustration with high Rx prices and demand for policy solutions
Key findings of a new HealthDay/Harris Poll show more than 90 percent of Americans blame pharmaceutical companies for…
The more you know, the better your chances of finding health coverage that’s right for your family and your budget
A study by the RAND Corporation recently found that 64 percent of people with high health insurance literacy who were…
Doctors call for value-based Rx pricing
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest physician organization, is taking on the issue of…
Health care spending: growth trends, what’s behind the increases, and who’s paying the most
Health care spending continues to rise but at a slower rate than at the start of the new millennium. That’s…
Study finds more than 20 percent of ER visits result in surprise medical bills
Researchers from Yale University analyzed insurance claims for more than 2 million ER visits nationwide and found that…
Survey confirms what most consumers already know: Out-of-pocket health care costs increase with age
A survey from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that in 2014, consumers with health care expenses…
Counting your steps? Three key lessons from new research about the fitness tracker trend
If you’re considering investing in a fitness tracker (or you already have one), here are Voices for Affordable…
Here’s why good communication translates to good health
A study by physicians at the University of Colorado School of Medicine recently documented what many health care…
People are talking: Speak up and take positive action!
The Voices for Affordable Health community is reacting strongly to our recent posts about surprise medical…