Action to reduce prescription drug prices may be on the back burner on Capitol Hill amid discussions about impeachment and Iran. But the White House and many legislators still have hopes of some action to reduce prices in 2020. President Trump proposed new rules aimed at that goal in mid-December. However, prices for hundreds of […]
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Some of you may remember home economics classes, now called family and consumer sciences. Although nutrition, cooking, and healthy living featured prominently in these classes, one of the items taught was personal finance and budgeting. A dwindling number of middle and high schools offer family and consumer science courses. Findings from a recently released survey […]
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Walgreens made headlines recently with the news that it was getting out of the walk-in clinic business. The news sparked interesting reactions across the industry. Some pundits pointed to managerial missteps; healthcare delivery insiders breathed a sigh of relief, while others shot a knowing smile that said, “I told you so. Healthcare is complex and […]
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As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Democratic presidential candidates are sparring over what to do in its second decade. Should we build on the ACA? Or scrap it, relying instead on private markets or “Medicare for All”? As the debate heats up, it’s worth reflecting on what the ACA […]
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