Updates
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…
Number of families struggling to pay medical bills drops
The number of families with trouble paying medical bills dropped 22 percent in the last five years…
Consumers sue drug companies, Congress considers its options
Consumers frustrated by high prescription drug costs are asking both the courts and Congress to find a…
Does quality of care suffer when a patient or family member is rude?
There are plenty of reasons to show courtesy and respect, and a new study adds one more: When the parent of a…
Can’t afford the EpiPen? Now there’s a lower-cost alternative
The EpiPen drew consumer outcry after its price jumped by 400 percent in eight years. CVS Pharmacies is now selling a…
Packing a week of exercise into your weekend may still have its benefits
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend 150 minutes of moderate…