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But few patients know about financial incentives physicians receive

Total price tag may be much higher, research suggests

But not everyone responds completely to the medicines and cost remains a big obstacle, researchers say

Repatha, inclisiran lowered cholesterol levels even further, but first costs about $14,000 a year to take

Shorter course less expensive, equally effective in certain patients, researchers say

Republicans say major surgery needed to Obamacare to save what they call a failed initiative

No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments, study finds

New analysis finds low consumption linked to more lost years of healthy life

Price tag hits $259 billion a year, projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2050, report finds

Coalition of 11 groups urges Congress to ensure affordability, accessibility and adequate coverage

Prices were double the average costs for the implants, but only one insurer was included in the research

Health care experts note that paying for essential drugs increases access, too

Skipping doses or drugs altogether can be dangerous, U.S. researchers warn

Even when the shock was inappropriate, many people still got invasive medical procedures afterwards, study finds

American Heart Association estimates that nearly half of Americans will have heart disease in less than 20 years