Many Insured Cancer Patients Pay No OOP Costs for Genetic Counseling
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Commercially insured patients with cancer typically have low costs for genetic counseling, according to a research letter published online July 29 in JAMA Health Forum.
Mya L. Roberson, Ph.D., from the Va…
Learn MoreJust 8% of Americans Lack Health Insurance, a Record Low
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans without health insurance continues to drop, reaching 8% in 2022 — a record low.That leaves about 26 million people living in America without health insurance. The announcement was ma…
Learn MoreAlternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don’t Tell Their Doctors About It
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging – but they don’t necessarily think that’s any of their doctor’s business.About 40% of older adults use at least o…
Learn MoreChildbirth Now Costs Nearly $3,000 for Insured Americans
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Better have some savings stored up before you rush to the delivery room: A new analysis shows the average out-of-pocket expense for delivering a child in the United States is nearly $3,000, even if you’re in…
Learn MoreLos planes de atención de la salud mantienen los altos precios de los inyectores de rescate para algunos
VIERNES, 15 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — A pesar de que ahora tienen más opciones de inyectores de emergencia para las alergias, como los EpiPen, el costo sigue resultando prohibitivo para algunas personas, muestra una investigación reciente.A…
Learn MoreUn método ‘escalonado’ quizá sea mejor para tratar a la enfermedad ocular diabética
VIERNES, 15 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un medicamento de marca genérica para el edema macular diabético quizá resulte igual de efectivo en el tratamiento temprano que una alternativa más cara, lo que ahorraría potencialmente miles de dólares…
Learn More‘Stepped’ Approach to Treating Diabetic Eye Disease May Be Best
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An off-brand medication for diabetic macular edema might prove just as effective in early treatment as its more expensive alternative, potentially saving patients thousands of dollars, new research suggests.Th…
Learn MoreHealth Care Plans Keep Allergy Rescue Injectors Pricey for Some
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite now having more choices for lifesaving emergency allergy injectors like EpiPens, the cost is still proving prohibitively expensive for some, new research shows.Even though most people are saving money …
Learn MoreCalifornia producirá su propia insulina para reducir precios
VIERNES, 8 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, anunció el martes que el estado gastará 100 millones de dólares para producir su propia insulina.La innovadora iniciativa llega tras años de precios astronómico…
Learn MoreCalifornia Will Produce Its Own Insulin to Bring Down Prices
FRIDAY, July 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will spend $100 million to produce its own insulin.The innovative push comes after years of astronomical prices for the drug have made it nearl…
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