Drug prices keep rising, with no end in sight
By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Recently a tweet from Lauren Sausser, a fine health reporter I know in South Carolina, caught my eye. “Crazy drug prices became personal....
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By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Recently a tweet from Lauren Sausser, a fine health reporter I know in South Carolina, caught my eye. “Crazy drug prices became personal....
“It appears that some online marketers may be trying to take advantage of consumer concerns” about the Zika virus, so the Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to 10 of...
By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Who protects consumers of health care? Two recent emails from readers got me thinking about that question. I don’t mean consumers in their...
Peanut butter has long been considered a healthy food choice, and for the most part it still is, but with the advent of low-fat brands, flavored peanut butters and companies...
Being a responsible health consumer requires some homework, especially when it comes to choosing a hospital, but if you wait until the emergency occurs it is likely too late to...
A new online database is available to help consumers choose a surgeon, but surgeons are pushing back and asking for a peer-reviewed study of the data. The searchable database, “Surgeon...
By Molly Burchett Kentucky Health News People often shop around and compare prices when making a large purchase, and some consumer advocates, employers and health plans are pushing for price...
Featuring stories of Kentuckians telling their stories about their experiences with the health care system, Kentucky Voices for Health has launched a video advocacy channel. “The mission of Kentucky Voices...