A Depressing Outlook for Big Pharma’s Next Few Years

After several years of robust expansion, the leading branded pharma companies will see growth slow to just 1.3% from now to 2015, independent market analyst company Datamonitor said in a new report. The primary culprit: expirin…

Health Care Reform Arrives as the Cost Debate Rages

Changes to the U.S. health care system take effect today. But while the measures will clearly benefit many Americans, the new law’s real price tag is still a subject of fierce disagreement.
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Health Care Costs Will Rise About 10.6% Again in Next Year

Health care costs will increase between 10.5% and 11% over the next year, marginally higher than last year’s rise, consulting firm Aon said Wednesday. Aon pins the increase on factors such as rising prescription drug costs and …