An NBER study highlights the high cost of medicines amidst ongoing concerns regarding Medicaid coverage cuts and their impact on patient health in affected states.
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Updated Jul 25
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An NBER study highlights the high cost of medicines amidst ongoing concerns regarding Medicaid coverage cuts and their impact on patient health in affected states.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Health issues are cited as a driver for increased annual medical costs in Michigan.Sub-event
NBER study links high medicine costs to patient health issues caused by Medicaid coverage cuts in Michigan and Pennsylvania.1 source
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The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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Pennsylvania
state of the United States of America
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National Bureau of Economic Research
economic research organization in the United States
Related events
- Congress has mandated specific cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, while Josh Shapiro's administration is responsible for managing the state's healthcare system in Pennsylvania.
- Campaigning in Pennsylvania focuses on healthcare issues, with residents blaming Congress for inaction on costs.
- Michigan's Department of Health & Human Services manages the state's Medicaid drug program.
- A bill proposing publicly funded health care coverage was introduced in Pennsylvania on September 1, 2026.
- A Michigan-based association is preparing for upcoming policy changes related to the state's Medicaid program.
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