Medical problems contributed to 66.5% of all bankruptcies, a figure that is virtually unchanged since before the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a study published yesterday
Bipartisan legislation filed by House and Senate lawmakers this year could help to promote the production of generic drugs, impose regulations on high rebate pricing and allow officials to declare
Artificial intelligences (AI) transformative power is reverberating across many industries, but in onehealthcareits impact promises to be truly life-changing. From hospital care to clinical research, drug development and insurance, AI
NPR’s health reporters steadily cover the news in health and medicine. But there are always a few breakout stories that especially resonate with readers. In 2018, our most popular health
About one in four Americans report that the biggest worry they face is the high cost of healthcare. Because of this, many are turning to GoFundMe to fill in
Chrystal McKay knew enough about medical care costs that she skipped the ambulance ride after a car accident. A friend drove her to the emergency room. That saved her
Amazon.coms plans to revolutionize healthcare are starting to come into focus. It should come as no surprise that the Seattle ecommerce giant plans to upend this sector, too. From
Why exactly are our medical bills so high? Investigative journalist Steven Brill explored this in a recent, hot-button Time magazine cover story. After spending seven months analyzing hundreds of bills
Drug prices are increasing at 10 times the rate of inflation, according to a recent congressional report and corporate America may be the key to curbing costs. The former statement
Lets face it, at a staggering $3.3 trillion in 2016, healthcare expenses in the United States is expensive. Many healthcare systems are left cash strapped, throwing the burden onto
