Pricey Precision Medicine Often Financially Toxic For Cancer Patients
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) When Kristen Kilmer was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer at age 38, her
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Is a Health Savings Account-eligible high-deductible health plan right for you?
If you are offered a high-deductible health insurance plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA), it’s important to understand
Read MoreUtah insurer will pay for members’ travel to Mexico to fill pricey prescriptions
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) In an effort to combat rising drug prices, one Utah health insurer will
Read MoreA new way to compare your out-of-pocket costs
(Source – www.medicare.gov) We know people often come to Medicare.gov looking for details about what Medicare coverage will cost them—that’s
Read MoreHeart failure study paused over concerns about disputed cell therapy papers
(By Elizabeth Cooney for STAT) A government agency has paused a clinical trial testing an experimental stem cell therapy in
Read MorePharma’s ‘come-to-Jesus moment’: The industry braces for a Pelosi speakership and Democrats’ drug pricing agenda
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi marched into PhRMA’s offices this July with the law on her
Read MoreDrug pricing, HIPAA changes among most pressing issues facing HHS
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS is tackling a myriad of healthcare issues under the Trump administration, from
Read MoreMake sure to check you Medicare plan before you enroll again
It’s important to review your Medicare plan every year during open enrollment because rules and coverage change from one year
Read More27% of families are putting off medical care because of costs, survey finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many families have delayed care due to affordability and are concerned about their
Read MoreEmployers fail to address healthcare spending waste
According to a recent survey from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, 60 percent of employers don’t capitalize on
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