Tag: Health Costs
Economic Burden of Kidney Transplant Graft Failure Quantified
For average patient, graft failure will impose medical costs of $78,079 and loss of 1.66 QALYs
Costs of ART Regimens Increasing, Outpacing Inflation
Annual average wholesale price of initial ART regimens recommended for most persons with HIV >$36,000
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
Compared with 10 other wealthy nations, U.S. has lower life expectancy, higher suicide rates
Model Shows Transitional Care Cost-Effective in Heart Failure
All three transitional care interventions more costly and effective than standard care
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Postoperative Length of Stay, Costs Down With Prehabilitation Program
Program includes walking and education on nutrition, smoking cessation, psychological preparation for surgery
Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs
Nonprofit Civica Rx reached deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield and 18 of its member organizations
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Charges for Prostate Cancer Vary
Mean charge for standard 28-fraction was $111,728.80, 10.1 times the price paid by Medicare
Cancer Survivors Have Substantial Medical Financial Hardship
Financial sacrifices also reported, with hardship and sacrifices more common in survivors aged 18 to 64
Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
Largest savings predicted to come from simplified billing and lower drug costs
