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Encouraging Competition and Efficiency
Our researchers explore strategies for a patient-centered marketplace that lowers medical costs while expanding access to quality care.
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U.S. Consumers Overpay for Generic Drugs
Tactics used by intermediaries in the pharmaceutical distribution system, including pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers, are costing patients, employers and the government billions for what should be inexpensive medicines.
Experts: Erin Trish, Karen Van Nuys
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What Happens When Your Hospital Is Also Your Insurance Company? We’re Starting to See The Effects
Featured Experts: Grace Mackleby (née McCormack)
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Modern Healthcare
Duffy explains why a key benchmark rate under the No Surprises Act lacks transparency
Featured Experts: Erin L. Duffy
A Health Podyssey
Mackleby discusses the impact of vertical integration on healthcare costs
Featured Experts: Grace Mackleby (née McCormack)
L.A. Times
Melnick explains how premium increases eat into workers’ wages
Featured Experts: Glenn Melnick
AJMC podcast
Duffy discusses research on limited availability of hospitals’ financial assistance documents for non-English speakers
Featured Experts: Erin L. Duffy
KFF Health News
Melnick says a California ballot initiative capping pay for medical executives is unlikely to reduce costs for patients
Featured Experts: Glenn Melnick
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Competition is essential for a properly functioning marketplace, but industry consolidation, insurance complexity and other factors are impeding healthcare consumers from the benefits of good commerce. Our experts explore ways to remove those obstacles to efficiency, while also promoting optimal care.
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