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Will Consumers Cross the Cost-and-Trust Chasm Between Prescription Drugs and Hospitals?

Health Populi

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. approaches the 2020 Presidential election. Exacerbating U.S.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

Hall Render

Bill on prescription drug pricing inspires support from Maine residents, opposition from pharmaceutical industry. top medical official doesn’t expect a COVID surge after Mardi Gras. 64M VA health clinic opens in Portland. Hospital ordered to pay $200K in wage discrimination lawsuit.