Tag #Healthcare Costs

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High Cost of Behavioral Health Care in the U.S.: A Systemic Issue

The U.S. spends \$280 billion annually on mental health; high-net-worth families struggle with fragmented, expensive treatment, highlighting the need for strategic, long-term care planning to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

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Mexican Border Town Thrives as 'Dental Capital' for Americans

Los Algodones, Mexico, a town of 10,000 with a 1:10 dentist-to-resident ratio, attracts 3,000–5,000 US patients daily seeking affordable dental care, highlighting healthcare disparities and cross-border economic exchange.

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German Taxpayers Face Increased Burdens Due to Social Policy Proposals

Germany faces rising tax and contribution burdens due to the Union and SPD's social policies, with social security contributions projected to increase to almost 46 percent of income by the next few years, driven by rising healthcare costs and pension commitments.

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Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Obesity Medications

The Trump administration decided against covering costly obesity medications under Medicare Part D, rejecting a Biden-era proposal that would have cost taxpayers up to $35 billion over 10 years, despite polls showing public support and evidence suggesting that treating obesity can reduce long-term h...

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Trump Administration Averts Price Hike on Generic Drugs

The Trump administration temporarily blocked tariffs on pharmaceuticals, preventing potential price increases for millions of Americans who rely on affordable generic medications, many of which are imported from India.

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Dutch Eigen Risico Halving to Increase Premiums by €200 in 2027

The Dutch cabinet will halve the healthcare eigen risico in 2027, leading to a nearly €200 annual premium increase, costing €4.3 billion, although some citizens will see a net financial gain due to associated healthcare subsidies.

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American Workers Face Job Insecurity Amid Economic Uncertainty and Policy Volatility

A January 2025 survey reveals 81% of 1,115 U.S. workers fear job loss this year, driven by economic uncertainty, Trump administration policies (including over 222,000 federal job cuts), rising healthcare costs, and return-to-office mandates; businesses face increased healthcare spending (8-9%), and ...

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German Coalition Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Housing Crisis and Tax Disputes

A new German coalition government faces economic challenges, including rising healthcare costs, making homeownership difficult for young people without inheritance, while unresolved tax policy disputes could further strain public finances and exacerbate social inequalities.

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Trump's Prescription Drug Tariffs: Potential for Higher Costs and Shortages

President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on prescription drugs, announced this week, aims to boost domestic production but risks increasing drug prices by an estimated $600 per household annually and worsening existing drug shortages, according to experts.

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Medical Device Tariffs to Increase Healthcare Costs

President Trump's tariffs on medical devices, with approximately 40% manufactured overseas (primarily in Mexico and Europe), are expected to increase costs by $10 million to $25 million annually for some health systems, potentially causing shortages of critical medical devices and impacting patient ...

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Trump's Tariffs Set to Hike Drug Prices

President Trump's new tariffs will likely increase prices for many drugs, potentially adding $750 million to costs from Canadian imports alone, with further increases if extended to other countries; the U.S. relies heavily on imports for active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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High Costs Raise Concerns for Australia's New Support at Home Program

Australia's new Support at Home aged care program, effective July 1st, features high costs; self-funded retirees may pay almost $19,000 annually for less than an hour of daily care, while the government contributes $19,500, prompting concerns about affordability and the program's overall value.

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