Hospital care is the largest contributor to commercial health insurance spending growth - 42% of the increase since 2016.
COVID-19 INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES FOR HIGH-RISK GROUPS
Podcasts, Infographics & more for people at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19.
PFCD In the States
In an effort to raise awareness of the broad impact of chronic disease across the U.S., PFCD takes a closer look at the cost of chronic disease and opportunities for change that could save lives and health care dollars.
Data support preserving access to accelerated approval drugs for the seriously ill
Commentary in the American Journal of Managed Care warns
Defeating this scourge will be the President-elect's greatest challenge
By Kenneth E. Thorpe - - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Sharing Rebates on Diabetes Medicines Could Save People with Diabetes $3.7 Billion a Year
A new study finds that passing along rebates and discounts directly to patients at the pharmacy counter could save individuals with diabetes $3.7 billion per year, or $791 per person if the full rebate is shared.
What does Alzheimer's Disease cost the U.S.?
Recent research data developed by IHS Markit and PFCD projects the impact of Alzheimer's disease between 2017 and 2030 in health care costs, in the value of unpaid caregiving, and also what a breakthrough treatment could mean in potential savings.
