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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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Thinking About the Impact of AI on U.S. Health Care Costs and Spending Growth
Featured Experts: Bob Kocher, Erin L. Duffy
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L.A. Times
Melnick explains how premium increases eat into workers’ wages
Featured Experts: Glenn Melnick
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
Kiplinger
Duffy shares why reviewing medical bills closely can make a difference for patients facing unexpected charges
Featured Experts: Erin L. Duffy
MedCity News
A proposal to embed a health system’s clinics inside CVS locations may push up costs, Romley says
Featured Experts: John Romley
CalMatters
Lin discusses why dialysis care is so expensive for privately insured patients
Featured Experts: Eugene Lin
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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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