by Derek Monson | Nov 13, 2020
Balancing costs with the right drug, at the right time Written by “Treating patients with the right drug at the right time is always the priority,” say Chad Westover, CEO of University of Utah Health Plans. But cost is also important, which is why Westover...
by Derek Monson | Nov 6, 2020
Prescription Drug Q&A: Reducing the cost of prescription drugs Written by “As any economist will tell you, when you give away healthcare for free, costs tend to accelerate faster than you would like,” says William S. Smith, Ph.D., visiting fellow in life...
by Derek Monson | Oct 30, 2020
Despite polarizing presidential election, consensus is growing behind healthcare price transparency Written by Election Day 2020 will mark the end of a divisive election season (or the beginning of the end, depending on how long vote counting takes). For many...
by Derek Monson | Oct 22, 2020
Prescription Drug Q&A: The U.S. market and COVID vaccines Written by This Q&A is part of an ongoing series seeking to describe and decode the prescription drug market for policymakers and the public so we can understand the price we pay at the...
by Derek Monson | Oct 22, 2020
Prescription Drug Q&A: The U.S. market-based system makes it a world leader in discovering new medicines Written by Derek Monson This Q&A is part of an ongoing series seeking to describe and decode the prescription drug market for policymakers and...
by Derek Monson | Oct 9, 2020
VP debate illustrates need for serious policy solutions – not slogans Written by Derek Monson At the recent vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City, the candidates spent most of their time on their own talking points rather than answering any of the...
