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High Insulin Costs Come Under Fire on Capitol Hill

WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2019 — For many Americans, the cost of lifesaving insulin is simply too high, leading as many as one in four to ration the drug, experts testifying before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said this week. The meeting focused primarily on defining the problem and exploring potential solutions, such as… Read More: High Insulin Costs Come Under Fire on Capitol Hill »

Health costs of ageism calculated at $63 billion annually, study finds

Ageism — a widespread form of prejudice that is directed at the elderly — led to excess costs of $ 63 billion for a broad range of health conditions during one year in the United States, a new study by the Yale School of Public Health has found. It was also found that ageism was… Read More: Health costs of ageism calculated at $63 billion annually, study… »