Gene therapy drugs could cost healthcare $45B in the next 5 years, report says
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Gene therapy drugs have the potential to relieve or cure genetic disorders that
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FDA Approves Drugs Faster Than Ever But Relies On Weaker Evidence, Researchers Find
(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration has gotten faster at approving new prescription drugs over the
Read moreHigh cost of multiple sclerosis medicines is forcing many patients to take ‘drastic actions’
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) The high cost of multiple sclerosis treatments has forced 40% of patients to take “drastic
Read moreUse Medicare wisely to take care of your health
Over 52 million seniors get health coverage through Medicare. Although Medicare may not be a perfect program, but there are
Read moreMedicare Advantage open enrollment runs from Jan. 1 through March 31
More than 22 million people receive their healthcare coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan; however, not all of them are
Read moreMedicare is designed to keep costs reasonable, but wrong moves on your part can raise them.
If you are one of the over 52 million senior citizens that depend on Medicare to pay for their healthcare
Read moreNot happy with your Medicare Advantage plan?
During the new Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, you have the option to switch plans if you are dissatisfied with
Read moreMedicare policy on antirejection drugs imperils kidney transplants
(By Matthew Cooper for STAT) For people with failing kidneys — and there are thousands of them in the United
Read morePatients who get prescriptions through VA less likely to skip doses, study finds
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Department of Veterans Affairs’ model of purchasing prescription drugs may improve patient
Read moreAntibiotics need a special place in the drug pricing debate
(By Allan Coukell for STAT) Melinta Therapeutics, one of the few companies to recently bring a new antibiotic to market,
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