Doctors face sticker shock as patients often pay hidden prescription costs
U S health economist Dana Goldman notes high drug prices deter adherence and urges real time cost data for doctors before writing scripts. Medicare pushes for real time pricing by 2021, but insurers’ complex rules and patient deductible uncertainty hinder clear cost forecasting and uptake of lower priced options.
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Aging over 50 drives trillions and reshapes retirement
Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP, discusses aging beyond 50 as a major economic force and a shift in retirement norms. She highlights the longevity economy, current misconceptions about work and retirement, and the need for diversified finances including pensions and 401(k)s. She also calls for lowering prescription drug costs and safeguarding Social Security for future generations. Interview by Sarah Skidmore Sell.
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Library of Congress
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