In the News

The Neurology HSR group is frequently interviewed about topics involving healthcare policy, drug costs, healthcare efficiencies, and other important health services research related topics. CNN and the LA times are just 2 examples of high profile media outlets that have highlighted our work. We are frequently interviewed by the American Academy of Neurology, the largest organization of neurologists in the United States. 

"Out-of-pocket costs have risen to the point where neurologists should be able to consider the potential financial burden for the patient when prescribing medication, but they do not have this information available to them,"

Dr. Brian C. Callaghan

Patients are paying up to 20 times more for neurological drugs since 2004, study finds

Out-of-pocket costs for Americans with neurologic conditions have risen so rapidly over 12 years, a new study says, that doctors need better access to drug price information "to minimize patient financial burden."



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These short audio segments highlight the rising out-of-pocket costs for neurologic medications. While these costs were small in 2001, they have become increasingly important especially for those in high deductible healthcare plans.

Medicare shouldn’t pay more for drugs when others pay less

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump don’t see eye-to-eye on much. But they do agree that drug costs are spiraling out of control at the public’s expense.

If Medicare had been able to negotiate drug prices and pay the same amount that the VA pays for these same medications, we would have saved $1.8 billion. That estimate is likely on the low end, as Medicare Part D covers many more individuals than veterans, giving Medicare even greater buying power.