Category: Health Costs
Team Trump says its action on health care ‘Is Working.’ Is it?
The number of Americans without health insurance has crept up under the Trump administration. Cost growth has slowed, but costs are still going up.
Having a Baby May Cost Some Families $4,500 Out-Of-Pocket
For some families, average out-of-pocket health care spending for maternity care jumped from $3,069 in 2008 to $4,569 in 2015.
For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865
“I couldn’t fathom in what universe I would go to a doctor for a strep throat culture and some antibiotics and I would end up with a $25,000 bill.”
With Encouragement From Trump, States Move Forward on Importing Drugs
The Trump administration Wednesday announced plans that would pave the way for Americans to begin purchasing lower priced prescription drugs from Canada.
In Medical Billing, Fraudulent Charges Weirdly Pass As Legal – Analysis
Much of what we accept as legal in medical billing would be regarded as fraud in any other sector.
More Americans putting medical treatment due to cost, Gallup poll finds
One in four Americans say they or a member of their family put off treatment for a serious medical condition in the past year due to the cost of care, poll.
Watch the British public react to U.S. healthcare costs
“Shut the fridge!”
‘Walmart insulin’ can be a dangerous choice
Cash-strapped patient with diabetes who turn to low-cost “Walmart Insulins” could be putting their lives at risk, an expert warns.
The Startlingly High Cost Of The ‘Free’ Flu Shot
At a Sacramento, Calif., facility, the insurer paid $85, but just a little more than half that at a clinic in Long Beach. A drugstore in Washington, D.C., was paid $32.
Voters Say Congress Needs To Curb Drug Prices, But Are Lawmakers Listening?
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable, with voters from both parties agreeing that cutting their cost is a top priority.
How Employer Stuck a New Mom With $898,984 Bill for Her Premature Baby
Her employer Dignity Health says its mission is to further “the healing ministry of Jesus.” It has assets of $6 billion and pays its CEO $11.9 million a year.
Went Overseas for School, Stayed for Insulin
In Seattle, she typically paid $70 per month for insulin and another $130 for pump supplies. In Germany, she pays roughly $11. Every three months.
Compression Garments Can Ease Lymphedema. Covering Costs? Not So Easy.
Lymphedema is incurable, but compression stockings, sleeves and gloves help prevent complications such as swelling and infection. But they’re expensive.
Readers And Tweeters respond to Kaiser Health News stories
Sickened By Billing Abuses, Readers And Tweeters Stand Up For Patients’ Rights
As Health Care Costs Rise, Workers At Low-Wage Firms May Pay A Larger Share
People at firms with more low-wage workers saw bigger deductibles and a larger share of their pay go to premiums than those at firms with fewer low-wage workers.