Tag: Health Costs
Cost of Zika Virus Outbreak in U.S. Could Be Very High
A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions
Household Income Takes a Hit After Cancer Diagnosis in Spouse
Household income drops as much as 9 percent, new research finds
Combo Rx for Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Adherence
However, combination prescription initiation also tied to higher health care costs
Routine Blood Tests Can Harm Patient Care
Authors of opinion piece say unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs, can damage patient care
Single-Payer Health System Bill Moves Forward in California
Not yet clear where money for the single-payer system would come from
ACA Medicaid Expansions Didn’t Increase States’ Spending
State budget projections were accurate for federal, state, and Medicaid spending
Geographic Variation in Costs Associated With Hysterectomy
Lowest median cost in mid-Atlantic region, while highest median cost seen in Pacific region
Physicians Finding Ways to Work Around Cost of Rx Medications
One physician devised a workaround for EpiPens, which uses an autoinjector filled with epinephrine
Five Factors Predict High Costs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Predictors include presence of psychiatric illness, use of corticosteroids and narcotics, low hemoglobin
REACH II, VA Did Not Increase Spending in Dementia Care
Behavioral interventions program for Alzheimer's patient caregivers did not increase health costs
