The average US family health insurance premium has increased from $6,000 in 2000 to $21,000 in 2022. That’s a 249% increase, or 5.8% per year, more than double inflation.
The biggest beneficiaries of this massive increase in costs: health insurance companies. UnitedHealth (largest US insurer) is up 4,120% since 2000 vs. 340% gain for the S&P 500.
With significant overlap between allergic rhinitis & chronic rhinosinusitis, it's important for primary care clinicians, allergists & otolaryngologists to appreciate various management approaches
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This recent editorial offers important thoughts for all of us to consider regarding the rising costs of prescription medication
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#Immunotherapy improved bronchial epithelial expression of IFN-beta and IFN-lambda while decreasing IL-33, said researchers at Bispebjerg Hospital. Also, Dr. Michael Blaiss of @wheezemd and Dr. Jay Lieberman of @UTHSCMedicine share their Perspectives.
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Medicare Advantage plans are using algorithms to cut off care for seniors in need. Read previous reporting from @bobjherman and @caseymross https://t.co/TojVvgwWXn
‘Stunning’ change to United’s colonoscopy coverage roils physicians and patients https://t.co/ov3M1AA9Mx via @statnews. Just when you think it can’t get any crazier.
Direct consequences of poorly controlled AR/C include:
💤 Sleep loss leading in daytime fatigue
↘️ Decreased quality of life
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View this pediatric allergic rhinitis activity w/ @wheezemd & Erin Tomlin, MD, FAAP to earn 🆓 #CME: https://t.co/1WMlu1lvUH
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