Tag: Health Costs
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
U.S. Drug Prices 256 Percent Higher Than in 32 OECD Countries
U.S. prices higher than those in comparison countries for brand-name originator drugs, but lower for unbranded generics
Financial Toxicity Linked to QOL After Breast Cancer Surgery
Strongest correlation seen for BREAST-Q psychosocial well-being, with 0.89 change per unit change in financial toxicity score
Drug Makers Raise Prices on 500 Prescription Drugs
AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, and Pfizer among companies raising their prices by a median of 4.6 percent
U.S. Health Care Spending Increased 4.6 Percent in 2019
Growth rate similar to that experienced in 2018 and consistent with growth rate since 2016
One in Four Older Adults Have Used Emergency Dept in Past Few Years
Cost of emergency care is major concern among most older adults
Out-of-Pocket Costs Rising for Neurology Tests, Visits
Annually, out-of-pocket costs paid by 86.5 to 95.2 percent of patients for evaluation/management visits
Surprise Medical Bills Could Be Reduced by COVID-19 Relief Package
Main provisions of the legislation would take effect January 2022
Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in U.S.
Among lower-income adults, those in U.S. fare worse on affordability of care, including skipping doctor visits, tests, treatments
Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
Half of adults say a surprise medical bill would cause financial hardship
