Tag: healthcare costs in US

The Real Cost of Health Care

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From Pacific Standard: "...The United States spends more per person on health care than any other country. A lot more. As a country, by...

Unnecessary Medical Care: More Common Than You Might Think

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FromĀ NPR: A recent report by the Washington Health Alliance has helped to quantify the epidemic of medical overtreatment and healthcare waste. "What the group found...

Why the U.S. Spends More Than Other Nations on Health Care

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FromĀ The New York Times: StudiesĀ point to a simple reason for the nation'sĀ rising expenditure on health care: the high cost of medical services and procedures. Article...

Mental Health Treatments Top List of US Healthcare Spending

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According to new research, the United States spends over 200 billion annually on treatment and hospitalization for mental health issues, exceeding spending on heart...