Over Half of Individuals Globally with HIV Now Taking Medication
According to a recent United Nations report, more than half of individuals globally with HIV are now taking medication to…
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More Research Needed To Prevent Medical Errors
Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. As such, more research is needed to prevent…
Patient Power Says Sen. McCain’s Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Need for More Cancer Research
Patient Power wishes Senator McCain well in light of his recent brain cancer diagnosis. The organization also highlights the need…
Federal Proposal Allowing Importation of Foreign Drugs Could Harm Patients
A recent federal proposal that would allow importation of foreign drugs could risk the health of patients seeking lower-cost prescriptions.…
New Report Recommends Ways To Improve Access to Electronic Health Records
A new report by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) offered recommendations to make it…
The Future of Telemedicine Can Help Address Access to Care Issues
Telemedicine has been gaining more popularity as a way to increase patients’ access to care, particularly for individuals in rural…
Community Oncology Alliance Explains PBMs’ Impact on Patients
In a new video from the Community Oncology Alliance, consumers can learn about the impact pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have…
Pricing Transparency Could Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs
As consumers continue to pay more out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, greater price transparency is a crucial element to ensuring…
Celgene CEO Offers Proposals To Improve Patient Access to Affordable Drug Therapies
In a recent article, Celgene CEO, Mark Alles, offered three proposals that would dramatically improve access and cost to innovative…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Proposes Rate Increases in Ga. Amid Uncertainty in Washington
Amid uncertainty of the future of the Affordable Care Act, Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed rate increases in Georgia if…