Updates
New research suggests drug coupons drive up costs for all patients
Coupons and discount cards lead consumers to believe they can save money on prescription drug costs. The New York…
Insulin prices are soaring and consumers stuck paying the bill
Americans who depend on insulin have been hit with skyrocketing costs. Insulin prices have more than doubled since…
People are talking: “My Rx is unaffordable”
Voices for Affordable Health explained the “Fair Drug Pricing Act,” which would require drug manufacturers to…
Father’s $40 charge for holding newborn unleashes avalanche of health care cost stories
Thousands of consumers are sharing their own health care stories about surprise hospital bills that – at best –…
EpiPen maker reaches settlement over price increases
EpiPen maker Mylan announced it has reached a $465 million settlement agreement with the U.S.
CDC: Don’t wait to get your flu shot
Federal health officials are urging people to get a flu shot as soon as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and…
New polls highlight Americans’ frustrations with rising prescription prices
Americans are frustrated with rising health care costs, and they blame drug companies for the increase. A majority of…
Lawmakers introduce bills to make drug industry more transparent about price
Congress is responding to consumers’ calls for more transparency in prescription drug pricing by introducing…
Medicare spending on EpiPens skyrockets as cost scrutiny continues
The number of EpiPen prescriptions written for Medicare patients has skyrocketed the past seven years…
African Americans with cancer more likely to suffer debt, skip treatment when they can’t afford it
African Americans battling cancer are more likely than whites to wind up in debt or to forego treatment…