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Medicare could have saved $925M by swapping brand-name combo drugs for generics

(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Brand-name combination drugs may be more expensive than buying each drug separately, and

(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) “This won’t go on for very long,” Sharon Hall said to herself when

(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare costs arise from various factors and present a struggle for Americans as

According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals have been closing at a rate of about 30 a year. For patients

(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The pharmaceutical industry is facing increased pressure from President Donald Trump, lawmakers and

FDA is extending the expiration date of some lots of EpiPen and its authorized generic to combat the national shortage

Medicare Advantage plans will have the flexibility to target non-medical health-related services to those members who have chronic care conditions

After the passage of the ACA, some medical tourism companies closed, but the concept has continued to evolve. First medical

In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said Congress and drugmakers should be

According to a case study published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), found one New York skilled nursing