Opinion: To really lower health-care costs, look beyond prescription drugs
All health-care services must be scrutinized for waste. More
How Much Does a C-Section Cost? At One Hospital, Anywhere From $6,241 to $60,584
New federally mandated disclosures by California’s Sutter Health illustrate the wide disparity in healthcare rates negotiated by insurers. More
Drug Prices by Committee: One Way Biden Could Lower Costs
Many countries use independent review boards to balance innovation and profit. More
No Surprises Act Is a Step Toward Ending Unexpected Medical Bills
A new law will protect patients from unexpected charges — but more must be done to make it work. More
COVID vaccine appointment canceled due to medical debt
A 72-year old Longmont man was ready to get his vaccine until a phone call put those plans on hold. By asking questions, he got back in line. More
Hospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?
Hospitals face the new year with new requirements to post price information they have long sought to obscure: the actual prices negotiated with insurers and the discounts they offer their cash-paying customers. More
Despite ACA Coverage Gains, Millions Still Suffer ‘Catastrophic’ Health Care Costs
The president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But many insured people still struggle to pay for health care, research finds. More
Potential Cost Implications for All US Food and Drug Administration Oncology Drug Approvals in 2018
This economic evaluation study estimates the number of patients with cancer who are eligible for the newly approved drug-indication pairs and projects potential spending and use of the approvals in the United States. More
A New Item on Your Medical Bill: The ‘Covid’ Fee
A surprise charge that can take advantage of vulnerable people and possibly violate consumer protection laws. More
New Trump rule requires health plans to disclose costs up front
The idea behind the new regulations on insurers is to empower patients to become better consumers of health care, thereby helping to drive down costs. More