Tag Archives: Healthcare Costs
This health-care trend could make your hospital stay $2,000 more expensive
Federal Trade Commission chairwoman Edith Ramirez is concerned that consolidation in health care is driving up prices for consumers.
Are High Out-Of-Pocket Costs Forcing Patients To Settle For Substandard Care?
Rosemary Myers and her husband came to the oncology clinic with no major treatment decisions to make. Her breast cancer had metastasized to her brain many months ago, but after the metastasis was removed surgically, it had not shown signs of recurrence in any follow-up tests. So today’s visit wasn’t going to involve talking about chemotherapy or radiation; it wasn’t going to center upon end-of-life decision-making. Myers (a pseudonym) was here to see if her doctor could improve her quality of life. Eventually, that quality-of-life discussion would focus on the cost of Myers’ care.
The Killer Disease on the Rise that Could Explode Health Costs
Hepatitis-C is a serious liver infection caused by an often lethal virus, and it spreads from one person to another through contact with blood, including blood transfusions and shared needles. Gilead Sciences boasts that its two leading biologic medications have a cure rate of as high as 95 percent, in comparison with 40 percent for older, less advanced treatments. But Sovaldi and Harvoni can cost between $83,000 and $95,000 retail for a full course of treatment.
Healthcare is a major issue to voters in U.S. presidential election
40 things to know about healthcare costs
CT Scans For Minor Injuries On A Rapid Rise In California Emergency Rooms
Size should matter: Five ways to help healthcare systems realize the benefits of scale
PwC: Large hospital systems fail to achieve economies of scale
But on their own, large hospitals operate more cost-effectively than small hospitals
HENRY KOTULA 