The Hill has an opinion piece on a new way that insurers are increasing their profits. Insurers drive up costs for people with diabetes, making it harder for them to get needed care. Instead of...
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Governors’ association says US should break drug patents...
The National Governors Association (NGA), a conservative body, has issued a report in support of compulsory licensing for high-priced drugs, writes Nicholas Florko for IWP News. In simple English...
State blocks doctor from offering low-cost MRIs
Could it be possible that a state would block a doctor from offering low-cost MRIs? Dylan Scott reports for Vox that North Carolina is doing just that to Dr. Gajendra Singh. The state law effectively...
How best to quit smoking?
Smoking is the top cause for preventable death in the US. If you smoke, the good news is that it’s never too late to quit smoking, even if you are over 65. The only question is how best to quit...
Medicare coverage of nursing home care is very limited
Planning ahead for a time when you may not be able to care for yourself means recognizing that, unless you qualify for Medicaid, you may need to pay out of pocket for nursing home care. Medicare...
Multiple patents drive up drug prices
Many prescription drugs have patent protections that deliver monopoly pricing power to their manufacturers for far longer than the 20-years intended by the US patent law. A recent report by I-MAK...
To reduce risk of bankruptcy, plan ahead for retirement
A new survey by the Consumer Bankruptcy project reveals that a growing number of older adults find themselves unable to pay for their basic necessities. As the social safety net shrinks, retirees are...
Medicare for All is the only realistic way to rein in health...
My recent op-ed in the Washington Post explains why we cannot afford to live without Medicare for All. Expanding and improving on Medicare is the only realistic way for the US to rein in national...
Guaranteeing coverage to people with pre-existing conditions...
According to a new Kaiser survey, a majority of voters say that a federal candidate’s position on pre-existing conditions is an important factor in their 2018 vote. Voters care more about this...
People shouldn’t need to shop for health care
Austin Frakt reports on a new NBER study that finds that only one in 100 Americans shop for lower-cost health care, even when it comes to simple elective procedures like MRIs. Rather, they go where...