Tag: Health Costs
Smoking Imposes Heavy Burden on Global Economy
Tobacco-related diseases caused 12 percent of deaths among smokers aged 30 to 69 in 2012
Economic Benefit for Combo Statin/TG-Specific Tx in T2DM
Greatest cost reduction for statin/TG-specific-treated patients with TG level drop of ≥30 percent
Lower Inpatient Costs for Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban in A-Fib
Lower inpatient costs with dabigatran, rivaroxaban versus warfarin for newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation
Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
Effect of Providing Price Info Varies for Type of Clinician
No difference in rate at which orders were placed across study arms for pediatric-focused clinicians
Left Ventricular Assist Device Ups QoL in Ambulatory Heart Failure
Left ventricular assist devices increase quality-adjusted life-years, readmissions, and costs
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars
Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say
Many Families Find High Health Care Deductibles Burdensome
Studies suggest significant out-of-pocket costs may harm low-income and chronically ill patients
Postacute Care Setting Drives Spending on Care After Surgery
Variation in postacute care spending attenuated after adjustment for postacute care setting
