pharmaphorum November 25, 2021
Amanda Barrell

Health insurance is not enough to provide the necessary affordable access to care for the US’ most vulnerable, finds new PhRMA report.

For too many Americans, insurance coverage is not providing the health security it’s meant to.

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America’s (PhRMA) first Patient Experience Survey (PES) has found that three in ten people with medical insurance still face financial barriers to accessing healthcare and prescription medicines.

This is leading to poor adherence and worsening outcomes according to Stephen Ubl, President and Chief Executive officer of the organisation.

The in-depth survey of almost 5,000 people, including more than 3,500 who rely on prescription medicines, suggests that “insurance policies and practices create barriers to life-saving care” with “devastating...

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