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Consumers for Quality Care Survey Reveals Americans Almost Universally Worried About the Cost of Health Care
American health care consumers are frequently frustrated by unexpected costs, a lack of clarity throughout the process of accessing care and other roadblocks when it comes to getting the health care they need. Many have taken to social media to discuss their experiences with things like high deductibles, unexpected emergency room bills and other challenges. […]
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Robin Agar, a Delaware resident who runs a charity that benefits cancer patients, suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Last year, her doctor prescribed the drug Xeljanz. The process for Agar to receive her medication, which Tarbell detailed, turned into a case study of the issues consumers can face when dealing with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Instead […]
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As consumers grapple with high out of pocket costs, surprise bills, and skimpy coverage, a recent survey from Morning Consult and Business Insider examined how costs affect consumers’ behavior. Nearly 6 in 10 respondents reported that they have delayed or gone without medical or dental care due to cost. Thirty-one percent of respondents said they […]
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