by Dr Simone | Mar 7, 2020 | Charles B SimoneMD, Health Policy, Healthcare Costs
A new study shows that adults are protected without booster shots against tetanus and diphtheria for at least 30 years after getting the standard childhood vaccination shots. The United Kingdom and other countries do not recommend adult booster shots at all. Considering the number of adults scheduled to get booster shots at the current recommended 10 year interval, the authors of the study estimate a $280 million health care cost savings each year in the U.S. if the booster schedule were changed to at least the 30 year interval.
by Dr Simone | Feb 15, 2020 | Big Pharma, Health Policy, Healthcare Costs, Pharmacy Benefit Managers
50% of the money spent on brand name medicines in 2018 went to hospitals, health insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, the government, and others – increasing from $24.7 billion to $48.6 billion between 2013 and 2018.
by Dr Simone | Feb 15, 2020 | Charles B SimoneMD, Dr Simone, Healthcare Costs
Millennials (born 1981 to 1996) compared to Generation X (born 1965 to 1980) have higher cholesterol and hypertension, more depression, more hyperactivity, and more alcohol and substance abuse.
by Dr Simone | Dec 19, 2019 | Big Pharma, FDA, Healthcare Costs, The Simone Report
The tables below show: the Ten Most Costly Drugs in 2017 for Medicare Part D (Outpatient Prescriptions) and the Ten Most Costly Drugs in 2017 for Medicare Part B (Physician Administered Drugs); drug efficacy as determined by Cochrane Reviews, and comparative global prices obtained from internet sites. The patient and taxpayer pay for these drugs. If they are beneficial, we should use similar or identical drugs from other countries that cost significantly less.
by Dr Simone | Apr 1, 2019 | Big Pharma, Charles B SimoneMD, Dr Simone, Dr Simone Report, FDA, Health Policy, Healthcare Costs, Kidstart, KidStart Prevention Program
Despite spiraling costs, there is little progress in combating major diseases. Our focus on treatment, with minimal attention to prevention, creates a cost explosive situation that grows exponentially. The following need to be addressed simultaneously To Stop The Healthcare Crisis:
1) KIDSTART PREVENTION PROGRAM
2) PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
3) MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN PROGRAM
4) GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
5) FDA REFORM
6) STOP BIG PHARMA
7) STOP HEALTH INSURERS
8) STOP POLLUTION
by Dr Simone | Jan 29, 2019 | Charles B SimoneMD, Climate Change, Dr Simone, Dr Simone Report, Healthcare Costs, Opioid Crisis, School Shootings
Here are solutions for areas of crisis facing our nation and world.
by Dr Simone | Jul 16, 2018 | Big Pharma, Dr Simone, FDA, Health Policy, Healthcare Costs, KidStart Prevention Program, Nutrition, Simone Health Insurance Advantage
HOW TO STOP THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS https://bit.ly/2v4SHxr
Despite spiraling costs, there is little progress in combating major diseases. Our focus on treatment, with minimal attention to prevention, creates a cost explosive situation that grows exponentially. The following need to be addressed simultaneously To Stop The Healthcare Crisis:
1) KIDSTART PREVENTION PROGRAM
2) PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
3) MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN PROGRAM
4) GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
5) FDA REFORM
6) STOP BIG PHARMA
7) STOP HEALTH INSURERS
8) STOP POLLUTION
