Healthcare costs

Washington – The White House has announced a fresh agreement with several major pharmaceutical manufacturers that aims to reshape the way prescription drugs are priced in the United States. While the pact covers a broad spectrum of medications, its most immediate impact is expected to be felt by patients who...

Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)—the practice of watching a baby’s heart rate around the clock during labor—has become almost universal in U.S. hospitals. Yet, despite its prevalence, decades of research show that the test rarely improves outcomes for mother or child. Instead, it often triggers false alarms that push obstetricians toward...

As the debate over the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, continues to unfold in Congress, consumers are bracing themselves for a significant increase in healthcare costs. The uncertainty surrounding the extension of subsidies that help individuals and families afford their 2026 health coverage has...