Health Populi

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When asked what factors contribute to rising health care costs in America, most consumers cite the cost of prescription drugs. Taken together, these two data points demonstrate the potent political import of prescription drug prices as the U.S. “The cost of hospital services has been exploding.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 24, 2022

That’s a summary of the demand side of the trends on the health economy which serve up huge challenges for legacy health care stakeholders: hospitals and health systems, health plans, pharmaceutical and medical tech companies, and clinicians. That level of service and price satisfaction builds health consumers’ loyalty and trust.

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Health Populi

MAY 8, 2019

In 2018, we saw more incentives to inspire adherence to prescription drug regimens, particularly in Medicare Part D along with increasing focus by pharmacists and providers. Total patient OOP costs in 2018 reached $61 billion, up $2 bn from 2017, and $5 bn from 2014.

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