This CT Scan story illustrates the ripoff that is the healthcare industry in the United States of America as corporations pilfer citizens.
Bill Of The Month: For Toenail Fungus, A $1,500 Prescription
When Anne Soloviev, a retiree who lives in Washington, D.C., received a prescription to treat toenail fungus, she never thought to ask how much it cost.
Hospitals Slashed Use Of Two Heart Drugs After Huge Price Hikes
Valeant increased the price of a life saving old out of patent drug from $27.46 to $880 and another from $26.20 to $1,790.11, an evil act.
Overwrought Marketing? Ads, Not Research, Create Some Pharma Best-Sellers
There is a broad trend in which even small pharma is turning to high-priced TV to encourage the use of their products. It is not research but advertising.
Clock Is Ticking On GOP Bill: 5 Ways Health Care Tug-Of-War May Play Out
Health care is a serious issue that no political party should take lightly. It is clear the GOP was never serious, and they are now paying the price.
Widespread Hype Gives False Hope To Many Cancer Patients
Even though many early-stage cancers can now be cured, most of those with advanced cancer eventually die of their disease.
Drugmakers Dramatically Boosted Lobbying Spending In Trump’s First Quarter
Eight pharmaceutical companies more than doubled their lobbying spending in the first three months of 2017 under Donald Trump regime.
5 Reasons Why An $89,000 Drug Has Congress Fuming
The latest flashpoint in the ongoing debate over high drug prices is Emflaza, an $89,000-a-year drug that treats Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Women Doctors May Be Better For Patients’ Health
When a patient goes to the best hospital, he or she usually hopes for a doctor who is knowledgeable and experienced; women physicians.
Hospitals Say They’re Being Slammed By Drug Price Hikes
Hospitals are getting slammed by drug price hikes that often have nothing to do with improving patient health, a new report has found.