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Recent estimates suggest that 40% of near-poor individuals on Medicare spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care expenses, according to the study. 

Americans Near Poverty Line Face Significant Gap in Health Care Coverage, May Forego Essential Health Care

The researchers analyzed millions of pharmacy transactions by more than 600,000 people in the United States from 2017 to 2019 in order to get a better sense of how vouchers and other point-of-sale co-payment offsets are used. 

Study: Drug Coupons, Vouchers Cover Minimum of Prescription Drugs

The Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine is increasing, according to a statement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

NCPA Applauds Higher Medicare Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccines

The increasing prices of the drugs used to treat hookworm, roundworm (ascariasis), and whipworm (trichuriasis) is driving increased costs for patients with Medicaid or private insurance, as well as a potential decrease in the quality of care those patients receive.

Study: Increasing Antiparasitic Drug Costs in US Lead to Decreased Quality of Care

The pharmaceutical supply chain, while always central to health care, will play an even more crucial role as the pandemic continues to threaten the financial viability of hospitals and health systems, large and small. 

Hospital Pharmacies Must Innovate to Drive Financial Recovery 

The receipt of preventive care for youth enrolled in Medicaid managed care fell significantly short of the annual goal set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Study: Sharp Enrollment Growth in Medicaid Managed Care for Youth Results in Slight Increase in Preventive Care

Third party payers have concluded that the fee-for-service system is no longer financially viable and that a new approach is necessary.

White Paper: Changes to Stark and the Anti-Kickback Statute

The estimate is based on a new analysis of out-of-pocket costs for influenza-related hospitalizations in 2018 that were paid by people with Medicare Advantage plans, which are Medicare plans run by private insurance companies.

Study Estimates Financial Impact of COVID-19 as Insurers End Grace Period for Hospital Costs

Communication plays a critical role in coping strategies around health and financial challenges, according to a recent qualitative study that investigated how people cope with these challenges.

Study Finds Medical Debt Can Result in Significant Adverse Effects on Physical, Mental Health

Across all of the nations studied, investigators found that the United States accounted for 58% of all prescription drug sales but just 24% of the volume.
 