Americans want more transparency in health care, more information about out-of-pocket costs, more context about medicine costs and more information about how they can better afford the treatments they need. Biopharmaceutical companies heard this call and are taking action to help people make more informed health care decisions. Last week, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of
This October 27th, from 10am to 2pm, the Drug Enforcement Administration will be hosting its 6th National Take Back Day. The purpose of Take Back Day is to help combat drug addiction and overdose deaths. In 2015, a national survey on drug use and health showed that 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The
A 2017 study revealed that more than 55% of Americans are taking prescription medication. With the number of prescription medications on the rise, it’s inevitable that one of your loved ones will be prescribed medication as well. If you are in a caretaker position or have aging parents, you might find yourself needing to engage
At New York Health Works, we believe that patients and doctors should have the final say about a patient’s prescription medications. When a doctor prescribes medication, they make a decision based on a variety of factors, including: The diagnosis Patient desires, whether that’s for a more mild medication or lower dosage Cost of medication under
With the beginning of the new school year ramping up, it’s an important time to consider your child’s medication at school. If your child has a prescription that needs to be taken during the day, it’s crucial to make sure that the school is fully aware of the prescription and administration needs so they can
Approximately 90 cents of every dollar spent on health care is for patients with chronic disease. This includes cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, COPD, asthma, heart disease, and obesity, amongst others. With more than half of the adult population in the U.S. living with at least one chronic condition, and nearly one in three living with two
On July 27th, we awarded a STEM Talent Pipeline grant to Tech Valley High School’s Camp Innov@tion and Questar III STEM Research Institute. This grant allows secondary school teachers to further their education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and get hands-on experience, so they can bring what they learn back to the classroom to
On May 22nd, we hosted a powerful event about the impact of medical research and innovation. Did you know that medical researchers are responsible for the research and development of anti-rejection drugs and life-saving drugs that prolong the lives of patients waiting for a transplant? This is what we learned from Aisha M. Tator, the
As we age, we rely more and more on prescriptions to maintain our health. This blog will offer older adults tips to maintaining their prescriptions.
An overview of the RX Common Sense Bill and NYHW’s stance on the issue.