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Capping hospital prices could save $235B annually, Rand study says

Dive Brief: Aggressively regulating the prices of hospital services could reduce healthcare spending by more than $ 235 billion a year, according to a new study issued by the think tank Rand. The report also examines price transparency and increased market competition among hospitals, and concluded that setting fixed prices would save the most money. … Read More »

High blood pressure: This breakfast could lower your blood pressure

High blood pressure can be reduced by eating breakfast, according to The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – whose main aim is to focus on issues affecting people over the age of 50. One affirming study was presented to the American Heart Association’s Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Scientific Sessions. Harvard University geriatrician Jinesh… Read More »

Pfizer coronavirus vaccine could be given to Americans before end of the year, CEO says

Albert Bourla, Pfizer Gian Ehrenzeller | Keystone | AP Pfizer‘s coronavirus vaccine could be distributed to Americans before the end of the year if found to be safe and effective, CEO Albert Bourla said Sunday.  The drugmaker should have key data from its late-stage trial for the Food and Drug Administration by the end of October, Bourla said… Read More »