Why the "Hospital at Home" May Be How You Get Care In the Near Future
/A new randomized trial finds that providing hospital-level care at home is more effective, and cheaper than traditional in-hospital care.
Read MoreOut-of-Pocket Cancer Drug Costs are Out of Control
/A new study shows that closing of the Medicare “Donut Hole” had no effect on patient out-of-pocket costs for cancer drugs. They are simply too expensive.
Read MoreRising Cost of Healthcare in US Driven By Rising Prices in Absence of Rising Demand
/A new study finds that the main driver of rising health costs in the US is the prices of goods and services. But prices are rising as demand is decreasing.
Read MoreResearch and Development Costs and Drug Pricing: Link Tenuous at Best
/A study appearing in JAMA Internal Medicine links the cost of developing a new drug to the ultimate revenue a company receives. The results suggest that curbing R&D costs may not have much effect on drug pricing at all. For the video version, click here.
Read MoreWeekly Near-Death Experiences for Undocumented Immigrants Requiring Hemodialysis
/A study appearing in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights the incredible hardship faced by undocumented immigrants with end-stage renal disease. For the video version, click here.
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