Category: Cost
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Americans’ Ability to Afford Health Care Falls to a 5‑Year Low
For the first time in half a decade, fewer than half of American adults say they can consistently afford the health care they need. This shift is not a small dip or a one‑year anomaly. It reflects a steady decline in affordability that has been building since 2021, and the newest data shows the problem…
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The Price Paradox: Why Your Prescription Costs 278% More Than the Same Pill Abroad
The United States leads the world in pharmaceutical innovation, developing life-saving therapies that benefit global health. Yet, a striking paradox exists: Americans pay significantly more for prescription drugs than consumers in virtually every other high-income country. This disparity isn’t a minor difference; it’s a chasm, rooted in fundamental differences in how the U.S. and its…
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Why Unfilled Prescriptions Are a Silent Crisis in Healthcare
The Hidden Barrier to Better Health Every day, millions of prescriptions are written with the intent to improve patient outcomes, manage chronic conditions, or treat acute illnesses. Yet, a startling number of these prescriptions never make it to the pharmacy counter. This phenomenon — known as access friction — is a growing concern in healthcare,…