A recent press briefing by former President Donald Trump has stirred up more talk about his mental state. This time, it was over a simple word: "equalizing. " The event focused on lowering prescription drug prices. Trump stood at the podium and declared, "We're essentially equalizing. " He then claimed that he had just invented this term. He even went on to say that ...
Opioid misuse is a serious problem. In 2022, 8. 5 million people in the United States misused these drugs. Most of these individuals got their opioids from family or friends. This highlights a big issue: keeping opioids safe at home. When opioids are not stored properly, they can be easily accessed by others. This can lead to misuse and even addiction. A new approac...
Health care costs in Massachusetts are spiraling out of control. In 2023, the average resident spent $11, 153 on health care, with family health insurance premiums hitting $26, 355. This is the second-highest in the country. On top of that, families had to shell out an extra $2, 715 out of pocket. This surge in costs is outpacing regional inflation, making it a press...
Opioids are a big deal in healthcare. They're often given to patients for short-term pain relief. But sometimes, people end up taking them for much longer than they should. This is what we call "unintended prolonged opioid use" or UPOU. It's a bit of a mystery how this happens. Doctors don't have clear plans to stop it. This is because there isn't enough information ...
A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—48% vs. 32%. It's like a coin flip, but the odds aren't great. Let's ...
In the world of Hollywood, fame and fortune can be a double-edged sword. While it can bring immense joy and success, it can also lead to a life of excess and addiction. Behind the glamour and glitz, many celebrities struggle with addiction, and often, it's the doctors who prescribe and overprescribe them drugs that are complicit in their downfall. Experts like inves...
As the 2024 election season heats up, a new wave of Republican proposals threatens to unravel the progress made in healthcare reform. The party's aim is to repeal key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to increase the cost of health insurance and prescription drugs. This draconian plan would have devastating cons...
In the world of medicine, the cost of living with diabetes is skyrocketing, and it's not just because of the drugs themselves. A recent lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against three major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) sheds light on a more sinister force driving up insulin prices: the middlemen. UnitedHealth's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark, a...
As the presidential debate raged on, the issue of healthcare took center stage, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump presenting their contrasting visions for the American people. But what does this mean for Georgia's voters, who have consistently ranked healthcare as one of their top concerns? It's not surprising that healthcare is at...
The Inflation Reduction Act is making waves in the healthcare industry as it takes on the issue of escalating prescription drug prices, bringing relief and fairness to countless Americans. At the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the vision of a healthcare system where no one has to abandon essential medications due to financial hurdles is becoming a real...