Topic
healthcare-costs
15 stories related to this topic, newest first.
citizen.co.zaworld1 day ago
White House report: hospital contract ban would cut U.S. health costs by $45 billion
A White House analysis released June 18 estimates that prohibiting three types of hospital-insurer contract provisions would lower hospital prices 18 percent and family insurance premiums by about 7 percent. Aggregate savings could reach $45 billion to $63 billion annually.
ZE
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/healthinsurancemandatory-156ac01df9504be5833ac916c75e0e85.jpg)
investopedia.compolitics22 days ago
Health Insurance Premiums Rise as Some Americans Consider Dropping Coverage
Premiums for employer-sponsored plans increased 6% to 7% while enhanced subsidies for some marketplace plans expired at the end of 2025. An emergency medicine physician described narrowing networks, prior authorization requirements, and longer wait times as factors prompting pati…
science4 days ago
Study Finds Average U.S. Birth Costs $20,416 for Insured Patients
A new analysis places the typical insured childbirth bill at $20,416, with patients paying $2,743 out of pocket. Costs rise sharply for uninsured patients and vary widely by state and delivery method.
rationalwalk.comfinance28 days ago
Charlie Munger Criticized U.S. Health Insurance Deductibles in 2019 Interview
In a 2019 interview, Charlie Munger said a $5,000 deductible for childbirth meant families lacked real insurance. He compared U.S. costs to Singapore's system and called parts of American healthcare inefficient.
forbes.comfinance32 days ago
High-Deductible Health Plans Now Cover Most U.S. Workers
A Netflix series scene highlights the financial impact of a $5,000 deductible. Data show deductibles have risen sharply since 2006. Surveys indicate many adults struggle to understand these costs.
MarketWatchfinance33 days ago
Alzheimer’s Lifetime Care Costs Exceed $400,000
The lifetime cost of care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease now tops $400,000. Experts note the figure will grow as the population ages.
MA
upi.compolitics34 days ago
Louisiana Senate Passes Bill to Create Prescription Drug Affordability Board
The Louisiana Senate passed a bill that would establish a board to collect and publish information on high-cost prescription drugs. The measure does not set prices or impose caps.
news.sky.comworld35 days ago
Hospital Consolidation Rose in U.S. Markets Through 2024
Market concentration increased as hospital systems acquired more physician practices. Data show higher prices for services delivered in hospital settings than in independent offices.
DA
nbcnews.comworld40 days ago
Daily Pill Maintains 70% of Weight Loss vs 38-50% on Placebo One Year After Stopping GLP-1 Injections
A new study shows patients taking daily orforglipron kept more than 70 percent of prior weight loss after one year off jabs, compared with 38-50 percent for those on placebo. The Eli Lilly drug, already available in the US at around $149 per month for the lowest dose, offers a ch…
Forbesfinance42 days ago
Health Insurers Report Lower Medical Loss Ratios in First Quarter
Major health insurance companies including UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health’s Aetna, Centene and Elevance Health reported lower medical loss ratios in the first quarter of 2026 as patient claim costs declined. Enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans fell sharply at United…
Washington Examinerpolitics59 days ago
Department of Justice Charges New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Antitrust Violations
The Department of Justice has charged New York-Presbyterian Hospital with antitrust violations related to its contracts with insurance companies. A congressional committee is set to hold a hearing on hospital practices next week. The case highlights issues with hospital competiti…
thehindu.comscience71 days ago
New Oral GLP-1 Drugs Offer Maintenance Option for Weight Loss After Injections
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have introduced oral versions of their GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs for weight management. These pills provide an alternative to weekly injections, with clinical data showing they help maintain weight loss. Side effects and costs remain similar to the i…
NA
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
Research Estimates Long Covid to Cost OECD Economies Up to $135 Billion Annually Over Next Decade
New research projects that long Covid could impose annual economic costs of up to $135 billion on OECD countries over the next 10 years. The analysis highlights ongoing effects from the Covid-19 pandemic despite its apparent end. Affected economies include those in the Organisati…
BU
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience74 days ago
Health Insurers and Hospitals Recognize AI Scribes Increase Healthcare Costs Without Consensus on Solutions
Health insurers and hospitals have acknowledged in private discussions that AI scribes are contributing to higher healthcare costs. The technology, used to automate clinical documentation, has led to increased billing and administrative expenses. While both parties agree on the i…
ST
Hunted230 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)world76 days ago
First-Time Users of Weight-Loss Medicines Seek Lower Costs and Greater Convenience from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly Pills
Seven doctors specializing in obesity report that Americans beginning weight-loss treatments prioritize reduced costs and improved convenience. These patients are evaluating oral medications from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. The preferences reflect ongoing discussions in the obesi…
RE