by Derek Monson | Nov 13, 2020
Balancing costs with the right drug, at the right time Written by Derek Monson November 13, 2020 “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...
by Derek Monson | Nov 6, 2020
Prescription Drug Q&A: Reducing the cost of prescription drugs Written by Derek Monson November 6, 2020 “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,...
by Derek Monson | Oct 30, 2020
Despite polarizing presidential election, consensus is growing behind healthcare price transparency Written by Derek Monson October 30, 2020 Election Day 2020 will mark the end of a divisive election season (or the beginning of the end, depending on how long...
by Derek Monson | Oct 22, 2020
Prescription Drug Q&A: The U.S. market and COVID vaccines Written by Derek Monson October 22, 2020 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...
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 October 22, 2020 This Q&A is part of an ongoing series seeking to describe and decode the prescription drug market for...
by Derek Monson | Oct 9, 2020
VP debate illustrates need for serious policy solutions – not slogans Written by Derek Monson October 9, 2020 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...
