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Cost an Important Determinant of Adherence, CDC Reports
The CDC report found that patients on high cost prescription medications ask their physician for low-cost alternatives, but cheaper medications from outside the Unites States, skip doses, or delay refills to save cost.
Nearly one in 10 American adults don't take their medications as prescribed because they can't afford to, health officials reported Thursday.
High drug costs in the United States may be hurting the very people the medications are meant to help, the new report from the CDC suggests.
About 15% of U.S. adults have asked their doctor for a lower-cost alternative, the researchers found. Moreover, almost 2% have bought prescription drugs from another country—where medications may or may not be regulated—and more than 4% have tried alternative therapies.
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Stuck in Prior Auth Purgatory: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Delays
June 19th 2025Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer with DrFirst.
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Democratic Doctors Caucus Reaffirms EMTALA Amid Trump's CMS Policy Reversal on Abortion Care
June 18th 2025Democratic leaders assert the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) remains vital for emergency care, countering confusion from recent policy changes affecting abortion rights and patient safety.
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