These 14 Figures Show the Sources of Soaring Health-Care Costs in America
A new report shows rising costs for prescription drugs and emergency room visits.
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Want to Fix America’s Opioid Problem? Start With Its Doctors.
New research finds a majority of opioids prescriptions came from office-based doctors, not emergency departments.
The VA Is Prescribing Fewer Opioids—but Not for the Reason You Think
American medical institutions created the opioid crisis. The VA is showing how the establishment can help make amends.
When Deafness Is Medicalized: Inside the Culture Clash Over Cochlear Implants
Some fear that, by offering deaf people access to sound, so-called bionic ears could spell the end of the culture built around ASL.
The FDA’s Proposed Crackdown on Homeopathy Takes Aim at Risky Remedies
Homeopathic products include everything from the radically alternative to certain over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines.
How One Surgery Department Cut Its Opioid Prescriptions by 7,000 Pills in Five Months
A new study reports doctors in at least one hospital were prescribing far more pills than patients used.
Corporate Incentives Make Insurers Favor Pushing Brand-Name Drugs Over Cheaper Generics
Out of public view, corporations are cutting deals that give consumers little choice but to buy brand-name drugs—and sometimes pay more at the pharmacy counter than they would for generics.
How Cutting-Edge Medical Care Becomes Optional for African Americans
A new study looks at racial disparities in genetic testing for cancer patients.
The Making of a $455 Million Specialty Pill
The pharmaceutical world is rife with rebates and side deals—all designed to elbow ahead of the competition. But apparently the price of convenience comes at a steep mark-up.
Why Don’t We Have Better Pain Drugs?
The answer involves both biology and economics, but the opioid crisis is forcing us to consider investing more in pain research.