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The real reason that drugs cost more in the U.S.
By The Bloomberg EditorsOne problem is that the U.S. government extends exclusivity rights for trivial reasons, researchers say.
August 26, 2016
Expanding Medicaid can cut private health risk, feds sayHHS says commercial individual health is cheaper in expansion states
August 26, 2016
6 Times Stand-Up Comedians Joked About InsuranceWhat made people laugh might have something to do with the problems they need you to solve.
August 25, 2016
Consumers Union pans health plan complaint processA representative tells regulators that many angry patients have no idea what to do.
August 25, 2016
Let's fight ACA-related policymaker paralysisOne thing they could do is talk more about coping with health plan insolvencies.
August 25, 2016
Let's fight ACA-related policymaker paralysisOne thing they could do is talk more about coping with health plan insolvencies.
August 25, 2016
Mylan to reduce EpiPen costs as political pressure mountsThe company says it will help patients with high out-of-pocket expenses.
August 25, 2016
Clinton’s attacks on drug prices leave health stocks reelingHer EpiPen cost statement pushed Mylan's share price down 6.2% within minutes.