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The number of people in families having problems paying medical bills fell by nearly 13 million from 2011 through the first six months of 2016

CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills

More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
In early November

As Prices Soar, ADA Calls for Access to Affordable Insulin

American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter
Medical bills for older U.S. cancer patients can cost one-quarter of their income or more if they have Medicare without supplemental insurance

Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only

Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings
For patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Increased Cost of CLL Tx Poses Considerable Financial Burden

Number of patients living with CLL projected to increase 55% by 2025; costs set to rise 590%
Privately insured Americans spent nearly 5 percent more on health care last year than in 2014; this increase was significantly more than that seen in previous years and reflects higher costs for prescription drugs

Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up

Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows
Many patients visiting an in-network U.S. emergency department end up with major unexpected costs

Many Receive Surprisingly High Bills After Visiting In-Network ER

Although hospital may be in insurance network, treating physician may not be
Cash prices of generic medicines to treat heart failure vary so widely that some patients may not be able to afford to fill all of their prescriptions

AHA: Wide Variation in Prices of Generic Heart Failure Meds

Patients can spend from $12 to $400 a month to fill prescriptions
For women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer

Adjuvant Endocrine Tx Adherence Disparity Due to Varying Costs

Racial/ethnic disparities in adherence explained by socioeconomic status, medication costs
Ambulatory

Ambulatory IV Diuretics Cut Costs in Decompensated Heart Failure

Ambulatory high-dose intravenous diuretic therapy cost saving versus hospitalization for diuretic tx
For patients with peripheral neuropathic pain

Lower Costs for Pregabalin in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

Even after loss of exclusivity, pregabalin has lower health care costs than gabapentin