#healthcare-costs
#healthcare-costs

fromBusiness Matters

Controlling Healthcare Costs: Strategies for Optimising Your Company's Medical Policy

Employer healthcare costs are projected to rise 8-9% in 2025, necessitating cost-controlling strategies.

Healthcare

JPMorgan: How Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Make Healthcare Decisions - MedCity News

Many small to mid-sized businesses are discontinuing health insurance coverage due to rising costs, risking employee health benefits.

fromDigital Insurance

Remote teams

Overalls' CEO shares his benefits predictions for 2025

In 2025, companies will focus on reskilling employees to adapt to AI advancements and shift more healthcare costs onto employees.

fromBusiness Matters

Controlling Healthcare Costs: Strategies for Optimising Your Company's Medical Policy

Employer healthcare costs are projected to rise 8-9% in 2025, necessitating cost-controlling strategies.

Healthcare

JPMorgan: How Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Make Healthcare Decisions - MedCity News

Many small to mid-sized businesses are discontinuing health insurance coverage due to rising costs, risking employee health benefits.

fromDigital Insurance

Remote teams

Overalls' CEO shares his benefits predictions for 2025

In 2025, companies will focus on reskilling employees to adapt to AI advancements and shift more healthcare costs onto employees.

more#employee-benefits

RFK Jr.'s bloodbath at HHS: Blowback grows as losses become clearer

The HHS workforce will drastically reduce, leading to significant public health challenges.

Critical agencies overseeing public health will face severe staff shortages.

Alternative medicine

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

FDA's crackdown on cheap weight-loss drugs threatens access for many Americans, raising treatment costs.

Compounded versions of Wegovy and Zepbound to be phased out as shortages are declared over.

Public health

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

RFK Jr.'s bloodbath at HHS: Blowback grows as losses become clearer

The HHS workforce will drastically reduce, leading to significant public health challenges.

Critical agencies overseeing public health will face severe staff shortages.

Alternative medicine

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

FDA's crackdown on cheap weight-loss drugs threatens access for many Americans, raising treatment costs.

Compounded versions of Wegovy and Zepbound to be phased out as shortages are declared over.

more#fda

Medicine

Combination of two cheap drugs could save lives after heart attack, study finds

Combining statins and ezetimibe could significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients.

Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut

Many seniors are using overpriced placental bandages for wounds, leading to significant Medicare expense and potential misuse of coverage.

Miscellaneous

fromCbsnews

Medicare drug price negotiations to target Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs

Medicare has initiated price negotiations for 15 drugs to reduce costs for seniors, emphasizing the importance of affordable medication.

Miscellaneous

The Top 4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage can be a cost-effective alternative to original Medicare, but requires careful consideration of costs and network restrictions.

Alternative medicine

Trump Administration Delays Plan to Limit Pricey Bandages

The Trump administration delayed a Biden-era rule restricting Medicare coverage for expensive and unproven skin substitutes, maintaining high prices in the market.

Miscellaneous

The Most-Searched Medicare Tips of 2024

Medicare requires ongoing education to manage healthcare costs and understand changes in coverage options.

Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut

Many seniors are using overpriced placental bandages for wounds, leading to significant Medicare expense and potential misuse of coverage.

Miscellaneous

fromCbsnews

Medicare drug price negotiations to target Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs

Medicare has initiated price negotiations for 15 drugs to reduce costs for seniors, emphasizing the importance of affordable medication.

Miscellaneous

The Top 4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage can be a cost-effective alternative to original Medicare, but requires careful consideration of costs and network restrictions.

Alternative medicine

Trump Administration Delays Plan to Limit Pricey Bandages

The Trump administration delayed a Biden-era rule restricting Medicare coverage for expensive and unproven skin substitutes, maintaining high prices in the market.

Miscellaneous

The Most-Searched Medicare Tips of 2024

Medicare requires ongoing education to manage healthcare costs and understand changes in coverage options.

The Monetisation of Illness | HackerNoon

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO sparked outrage over treatment denial in the U.S. healthcare system.

fromNatural Health News

Alternative medicine

RFK Jr. Pushes Back Against CDC and FDA Over Vaccine Safety

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls attention to high healthcare costs driven by chronic diseases and conflicts of interest within Congress relating to Big Pharma.

fromHackernoon

10 months ago

The Monetisation of Illness | HackerNoon

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO sparked outrage over treatment denial in the U.S. healthcare system.

fromNatural Health News

Alternative medicine

RFK Jr. Pushes Back Against CDC and FDA Over Vaccine Safety

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls attention to high healthcare costs driven by chronic diseases and conflicts of interest within Congress relating to Big Pharma.

more#chronic-disease

#chronic-pain

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

3 weeks ago

They won't help me': Sickest patients face insurance denials despite policy fixes

Patients like Sheldon Ekirch face significant challenges with insurance claims, particularly regarding necessary treatments for chronic conditions like small fiber neuropathy.

Mental health

How to Pay for Healthcare When Insurance Doesn't Cover All the Costs - Washingtonian

Amanda Languirand found relief from chronic TMJ-related pain through specialized dental treatment, highlighting healthcare cost challenges faced by many patients.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

3 weeks ago

They won't help me': Sickest patients face insurance denials despite policy fixes

Patients like Sheldon Ekirch face significant challenges with insurance claims, particularly regarding necessary treatments for chronic conditions like small fiber neuropathy.

Mental health

How to Pay for Healthcare When Insurance Doesn't Cover All the Costs - Washingtonian

Amanda Languirand found relief from chronic TMJ-related pain through specialized dental treatment, highlighting healthcare cost challenges faced by many patients.

more#chronic-pain

fromwww.bbc.com

4 weeks ago

UK news

'Don't deport us over health issue' say couple

Jessica Mathers and Rob O'Leary face deportation from Australia due to health-related visa issues after her MS diagnosis.

Empire State madness: Medicaid blob keeps growing

Over 3 million New Yorkers earn too much to qualify for taxpayer-supported health coverage, leading to $20 billion in excess spending.

New York's Medicaid and Essential Plan have expanded at the expense of private insurance, increasing overall healthcare costs for families.

US politics

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

What's behind Brett Guthrie's targeting of Medicaid

Per capita caps might limit Medicaid funding to states, impacting budgets and services, yet are proposed as a cost-control measure.

Miscellaneous

Empire State madness: Medicaid blob keeps growing

Over 3 million New Yorkers earn too much to qualify for taxpayer-supported health coverage, leading to $20 billion in excess spending.

New York's Medicaid and Essential Plan have expanded at the expense of private insurance, increasing overall healthcare costs for families.

US politics

How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid - and save us billions

Medicaid is being misused to cover illegal immigrants, impacting low-income legal residents and generating high costs for taxpayers.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

What's behind Brett Guthrie's targeting of Medicaid

Per capita caps might limit Medicaid funding to states, impacting budgets and services, yet are proposed as a cost-control measure.

NYC politics

Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross under fire for 'refusing to' help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, new report shows

New York City's efforts to regulate hospital prices face challenges due to incomplete data from the largest public-employee insurer, Anthem.

NYC politics

Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2 billion yearly

Anthem Blue Cross will release crucial healthcare data to reveal hospital price inconsistencies, promoting transparency and potential savings for New Yorkers.

NYC politics

Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross under fire for 'refusing to' help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, new report shows

New York City's efforts to regulate hospital prices face challenges due to incomplete data from the largest public-employee insurer, Anthem.

NYC politics

Exclusive | Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2 billion yearly

Anthem Blue Cross will release crucial healthcare data to reveal hospital price inconsistencies, promoting transparency and potential savings for New Yorkers.

How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

The expansion of a federal drug pricing program has led to increased healthcare costs, impacting patients and insurers significantly.

Hospitals are profiting from a program intended for safety-net providers, raising concerns about ethical billing practices.

How Are Hospitals Faring Financially in 2025? - MedCity News

Hospitals began 2025 with improved financial stability but face ongoing cost pressures impacting margins.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Healthcare

Opinion: Oregon can reduce health care costs by stopping hidden facility fees

Rising healthcare costs force patients to make difficult decisions regarding their care.

Hidden facility fees contribute significantly to high medical expenses.

Legislation is needed in Oregon to curb deceptive healthcare pricing practices.

US news

How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

The expansion of a federal drug pricing program has led to increased healthcare costs, impacting patients and insurers significantly.

Hospitals are profiting from a program intended for safety-net providers, raising concerns about ethical billing practices.

How Are Hospitals Faring Financially in 2025? - MedCity News

Hospitals began 2025 with improved financial stability but face ongoing cost pressures impacting margins.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Healthcare

Opinion: Oregon can reduce health care costs by stopping hidden facility fees

Rising healthcare costs force patients to make difficult decisions regarding their care.

Hidden facility fees contribute significantly to high medical expenses.

Legislation is needed in Oregon to curb deceptive healthcare pricing practices.

How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce

Healthcare costs, not egg prices, are the greater financial concern for average consumers.

Business

Trump's deportation plans could raise the price of your retirement

Trump's deportation plan may economically burden retirees by straining Social Security and healthcare funding.

fromFast Company

How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce

Healthcare costs, not egg prices, are the greater financial concern for average consumers.

Business

Trump's deportation plans could raise the price of your retirement

Trump's deportation plan may economically burden retirees by straining Social Security and healthcare funding.

more#economy

#out-of-pocket-expenses

How to Cut Your Healthcare Costs Without Sacrificing Care

Healthcare costs for the average American exceed $10,000 annually while out-of-pocket expenses continue to rise, prompting the need for cost-reducing strategies.

fromFast Company

Healthcare

The gender gap in healthcare out-of-pocket costs needs bridging

Healthcare costs are disproportionately higher for women, leading to significant disparities in out-of-pocket spending compared to men.

How to Cut Your Healthcare Costs Without Sacrificing Care

Healthcare costs for the average American exceed $10,000 annually while out-of-pocket expenses continue to rise, prompting the need for cost-reducing strategies.

fromFast Company

more#out-of-pocket-expenses

The gender gap in healthcare out-of-pocket costs needs bridging

Healthcare costs are disproportionately higher for women, leading to significant disparities in out-of-pocket spending compared to men.

fromDigiday

Episode 2 Mom's at Work: Starting a family, navigating fertility support and employer benefits

Workplace fertility and family benefits are crucial for employee retention.

NYC politics

fromPortland Mercury

Good Morning, News: SRT Staff Call Program Exploitive, OHSU on Proposed Baseball Chaos, and Walgreens Wasn't Owned by a Private Equity Firm Already?

Support for the families of missing Indigenous people is being addressed through new legislation in Oregon.

Concerns about employee treatment within the Safety Response Team raise serious issues about exploitation.

#health-insurance

Newest health insurance provider is the latest to hike its prices, as government levy rises

Level Health is increasing health insurance premiums by an average of 6%, affecting families significantly.

New health insurance player the latest to hike its prices

Level Health plans to increase insurance costs by an average of 6% from April, driven by rising healthcare costs.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Public health

How much health insurance costs in Germany have gone up this year

Health insurers in Germany are struggling financially, prompting significant increases in contribution rates.

The average additional contribution rate for health insurance has risen, with many insurers surpassing government recommendations.

Newest health insurance provider is the latest to hike its prices, as government levy rises

Level Health is increasing health insurance premiums by an average of 6%, affecting families significantly.

New health insurance player the latest to hike its prices

Level Health plans to increase insurance costs by an average of 6% from April, driven by rising healthcare costs.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Public health

How much health insurance costs in Germany have gone up this year

Health insurers in Germany are struggling financially, prompting significant increases in contribution rates.

The average additional contribution rate for health insurance has risen, with many insurers surpassing government recommendations.

more#health-insurance

Travel

I flew to Colombia for a $4,000 hysterectomy because I couldn't afford it in the US. I have no regrets.

Medical tourism can be a viable option for those facing high healthcare costs in their home country.

The Promise and Peril of Price Transparency Under Trump's New Executive Order - MedCity News

Price transparency regulations could empower consumers in healthcare purchasing decisions and reduce costs.

fromBuzzFeed

20 American "Norms" That The Rest Of The World Finds Super Weird

Long-term illness can lead to severe financial strain, even for those who make prudent financial decisions.

#us-healthcare-system

Building a Better Healthcare System to Make a Healthier America

U.S. healthcare suffers from high costs, fragmentation, and access issues despite advancements in medical training and research.

fromThe New Yorker

Public health

How Did We End Up with Such an Opaque and Costly Health-Care System?

The article highlights the stark contrast between billed healthcare costs and insurance payments, illustrating the pricing issues in the U.S. healthcare system.

Miscellaneous

Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek sells merch to pay for cancer treatment

James Van Der Beek sells memorabilia to address healthcare costs related to his colorectal cancer treatment.

Building a Better Healthcare System to Make a Healthier America

U.S. healthcare suffers from high costs, fragmentation, and access issues despite advancements in medical training and research.

fromThe New Yorker

Public health

How Did We End Up with Such an Opaque and Costly Health-Care System?

The article highlights the stark contrast between billed healthcare costs and insurance payments, illustrating the pricing issues in the U.S. healthcare system.

more#us-healthcare-system

Miscellaneous

Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek sells merch to pay for cancer treatment

James Van Der Beek sells memorabilia to address healthcare costs related to his colorectal cancer treatment.

US news

fromWashington Post

Weight-loss drugs aren't just slimming waists. They're shifting the economy.

Weight-loss drugs are reshaping consumer habits and spending patterns, leading to a potential economic impact of billions.

Healthier weight-loss with GLP-1 drugs could boost GDP significantly.

#financial-planning

Miscellaneous

I'm in my 30s and want to retire early with a nest egg of $10 million - is that enough to live my dream?

A $10 million nest egg could allow for retirement in your 30s, but it hinges on personal lifestyle choices.

Medicine

I'm in my 40s with millions saved-should I consider long-term care insurance?

It's important to plan for long-term care to avoid significant costs later, but insurance may not be the best first step.

Miscellaneous

My parents have $6 million in the stock market and I anticipate on inheriting half of it - how do I factor this into my retirement plans?

Inheritance should not be relied upon when planning finances; it should be viewed as a potential bonus instead of a primary resource.

Long-term care insurance is valuable but may not fully cover healthcare costs, diminishing the expected inheritance.

Miscellaneous

I'm in my 30s and want to retire early with a nest egg of $10 million - is that enough to live my dream?

A $10 million nest egg could allow for retirement in your 30s, but it hinges on personal lifestyle choices.

Medicine

I'm in my 40s with millions saved-should I consider long-term care insurance?

It's important to plan for long-term care to avoid significant costs later, but insurance may not be the best first step.

Miscellaneous

My parents have $6 million in the stock market and I anticipate on inheriting half of it - how do I factor this into my retirement plans?

Inheritance should not be relied upon when planning finances; it should be viewed as a potential bonus instead of a primary resource.

Long-term care insurance is valuable but may not fully cover healthcare costs, diminishing the expected inheritance.

more#financial-planning

fromAbove the Law

Law

Luigi Mangione Pulls $300K From Grassroots Funds To Bolster His Case - Above the Law

Luigi Mangione has raised nearly $300,000 for legal defense amidst rising living costs and public scrutiny.

Portland

fromPortland Mercury

Cancelled My Providence Plan

The rising costs of healthcare premiums are a significant burden, leading to dissatisfaction and calls for fair compensation for medical staff.

#medical-billing

fromwww.orlandosentinel.com

Medicine

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Patients face unexpected upfront fees for pregnancy care, causing stress during a vulnerable time.

Medicine

How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new year

High-deductible health plans can lead to significant financial strain for patients, especially with resets at the year's start.

Understanding deductibles and subsequent costs like coinsurance is vital for managing healthcare expenses.

fromwww.orlandosentinel.com

Medicine

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Patients face unexpected upfront fees for pregnancy care, causing stress during a vulnerable time.

Medicine

How to deal with fresh health insurance deductibles in the new year

High-deductible health plans can lead to significant financial strain for patients, especially with resets at the year's start.

Understanding deductibles and subsequent costs like coinsurance is vital for managing healthcare expenses.

more#medical-billing

Law

DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is Healthcare So Expensive in America? (Video) - MedCity News

DeepSeek's AI model shows promising capabilities, rivaling established U.S. models like ChatGPT, particularly in analyzing healthcare costs.

Trump's tariffs' possible side effects include making pain relievers and antibiotics more expensive

Tariffs on imports could significantly increase medication prices for Americans.

Proposed tariffs may disrupt the affordability and access of critical drugs manufactured abroad.

fromThe Atlantic

Wellness

West Virginia's Weight-Loss Experiment

The pilot program demonstrated the effectiveness of obesity medications but was ultimately halted due to cost concerns.

Medicine

Trump's tariffs' possible side effects include making pain relievers and antibiotics more expensive

Tariffs on imports could significantly increase medication prices for Americans.

Proposed tariffs may disrupt the affordability and access of critical drugs manufactured abroad.

fromThe Atlantic

Wellness

West Virginia's Weight-Loss Experiment

The pilot program demonstrated the effectiveness of obesity medications but was ultimately halted due to cost concerns.

more#medications

Business

How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025? - MedCity News

Healthcare costs are projected to rise significantly, with various consulting firms reporting increases of 5.8% to 10.4% in 2025 equivalent to the highest level in over a decade.

Medicine

UK patients unable to get dental care after eye-watering' rise in private fees

Private dental fees have surged dramatically since 2022, making essential care inaccessible for many amid NHS treatment shortages.

Business

fromEmployee Benefit News

Baby boomers were hit hardest by inflation last year. Here's what they buy compared to younger Americans.

Baby boomers faced the most significant inflation impact in 2023, primarily due to climbing healthcare costs. Gen X fared relatively better.

Remote teams

Return to office or resign: How companies can handle the great office divide

Corporate America is mandating office attendance, leading to 'soft layoffs' as companies brace for employee departures while facing potential financial and brand risks.

Health

fromwww.cbc.ca

'I have to pay to get better': Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report | CBC News

Cancer treatment costs create financial burdens, forcing patients to choose between health and basic living expenses. Vanessa Percoco's story highlights this issue.

Medicine

fromwww.housingwire.com