The Kickstart: Top Brand Drugs Triple in Price
October 11, 2023
In this episode of The Health & Wealth Power Hour, Harlon Pickett discusses the rising prices of medications and the impact on individuals.
Harlon Pickett hosts his weekly Monday show, "The Kickstart." He highlights specific examples of popular medications that have seen significant price increases and questions why the industry hasn't pushed back against these hikes.
Key Points
Key Points
- Discussion on the skyrocketing prices of medications, with specific examples of price increases for popular medications
- Concerns about the impact of rising medication costs and the need for plan design adjustments
- Average family cost for insurance premiums and employer contributions in different states
- Challenges of prescription drug costs and exploration of alternative approaches to healthcare plans
- Discussion on average employee payments for health insurance premiums and reasons for choosing alternative healthcare options
- Encouragement to make changes in the healthcare supply chain and challenge the status quo