Tag: Health Costs
More Biosimilars Marketed in Germany, Switzerland Than U.S.
Monthly treatment costs of biosimilars were higher in the United States than corresponding costs in Germany, Switzerland
New Bill Would Ensure Free Exams for Sexual Assault Victims
KFF report says two-thirds of women with private insurance are billed for at least one standard service in the exam
Medically Tailored Meals Could Avert Hospitalizations, Yield Savings
Implementation of MTMs could potentially avert 1.6 million hospitalizations, yield net savings of $13.6 billion per year
Considerable Medical Costs Associated With Recurrent Vertigo
Large differences noted in mean adjusted annual payments/direct costs across groups
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery Tied to Financial Harm in Younger Patients
Higher risk also seen among patients experiencing increased urinary symptoms
Research & Development Investments Do Not Explain Drug Price Variation
No association seen between estimated R&D investments and treatment costs based on list prices at launch or net prices after one year
Medical Debt Tied to Worsening of Food, Housing Insecurity
Risk factors for medical indebtedness include hospitalization, disability, high deductible, Medicare Advantage, and no insurance coverage
OOP Costs Seen for Some Seeking Emergency Care After Sexual Assault
Average emergency department charges were $3,551; charges for victims of sexual abuse highest during pregnancy
OOP Costs for Cancer Treatments Increased From 2009 to 2016
Total costs increased for breast, lung, prostate cancer; OOP costs increased for these cancers and colorectal cancer
Peritoneal Dialysis Less Costly for Medicare Than Hemodialysis
Convergence in the costs of intravenous dialysis drugs seen between peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis
