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Study Finds Surprise Medical Bills Springing from Ambulatory Surgery Centers
One-in-twelve episodes at ambulatory surgery centers had the potential to result in a surprise medical bill, according to the study.
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Schaeffer Center Fellow Tapped for California COVID-19 Task Force
Schaeffer Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Bob Kocher will join the public-private effort, which is aiming for record-level testing across the state.
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New Study Explores Variation in Biosimilar Prescription Levels by Provider Type
The research suggests office-based providers are adopting biosimilars earlier and faster than hospital-based providers, indicating provider awareness, financial incentives and information-sharing might be important levers to examine further.
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Slightly More Than 1 Out of 4 Americans Believe They Have Almost No Chance of Being Infected With Coronavirus in Next 3 Months
A national USC survey also reveals the vast majority of Americans recognize the value of hand washing and sanitizing to keep themselves safe from infection.
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Drug Cost-Sharing Based on Net Price Benefits Medicare Part D Patients
Medicare patients don’t necessarily benefit from drug rebates or discounts when they are at the pharmacy counter. Almost half of individuals with Medicare Part D coverage would see a reduction in out-of-pocket spending if patient cost-sharing were based net price.
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Bracing for Coronavirus, U.S. Residents Are Changing Their Behavior
A new USC survey offers a snapshot of how coronavirus has changed behavior in America, from stockpiling emergency supplies and food to hygiene.
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Schaeffer Study Finds Certain Combinations of Statins, Drugs for High Blood Pressure May Reduce Dementia Risk
It’s the first investigation into the association of dementia risk and different combinations of frequently used drugs for hypertension and cholesterol.
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New Evidence Shows Prescription Drug Rebates Play a Role in Increasing List Prices
Schaeffer Center research shows that rising rebates demanded by pharmacy benefit managers are associated with rising list prices for prescription drugs.
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Who Receives Advanced Stroke Care May Depend on the Traffic
New study from USC reveals that Los Angeles County’s traffic patterns affect stroke care access, with socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods most affected.
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Teens, Young Adults Drive Increase in Mental Health ER Visits
A new study shows mental health-related emergency department visits have increased substantially since 2009, driven by large increases in adolescent and young adult visits to the emergency room.
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