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Tackling Health Spending

Inside Workplace Wellness

On Thursday, the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) and Health Affairs launched a new initiative to address health spending called Going Below the Surface. I heard yesterday that Consumer Reports is pulling out of the initiative and that the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions is going to step in to fill the void.

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3 middle class families across America share what they earn, spend, and save

Work Life

Their home, which they purchased in 2008, is almost paid off. “I’m Anything that costs $100 or more is scrutinized before purchase, Jason says. Vivienne also would like to replenish their emergency savings account, which they dipped into last year to pay for a medical emergency. 

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

She has more than 20 years experience in business, healthcare and education with master’s degrees in Health Services Administration, Education, and Human Organizational Systems. Using the small amount both he and his wife had saved in their 401k from their previous careers, Kennedy purchased their first investment property.

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Medication Overload, Part II: The Explosion of Drugs for Kids

Mad in America

The pediatric drug I took was most likely purchased by my father at our family grocery store, which was located in the heart of our village community. Unlike the pharmaceutical industry, in our village community the pain of losing a single child was felt by all. Which is exactly what happened with children’s aspirin.

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The gender gap in healthcare out-of-pocket costs needs bridging

Work Life

Despite ongoing efforts to address increased costs, out-of-pocket spending on healthcare continues to rise. Across the healthcare spectrum, women are spending significantly more out of pocket on prescriptions and medical treatments. But few realize how far this extends beyond store shelves. population. billion in additional spending.