An aging population means that health care spending will continue to grow but most of this spending growth is driven by increased utilization of available treatments rather than by higher drug prices. According to the latest release of the Consumer Price Index, in 2005, drug prices kept pace with general inflation.
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Chronic diseases account for seventy five percent of America’s health spending and seven out of every ten deaths yet chronic diseases are mostly preventable and manageable.
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New medicines play an essential role in managing the impact of chronic disease. Chronic disease management programs that educate and engage patients in the self management of chronic conditions are effective in improving health outcomes and in lowering hospital and other health service utilization.
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The population is aging and with that comes an increased prevalence of chronic conditions. But an aging population does not have to become a disabled population. The proper management of chronic conditions can reduce disability and allow an aging population to remain active and enjoy a good quality of life. Research funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shows that patient education, proper management of symptoms and better adherence to medication regimens can reduce disability and control health care costs.
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Many states are experiencing a medical liability crisis that threatens the accessibility and affordability of health care. According to the Illinois Medical Society, the cause of this crisis is “an out-of-control legal system that allows for excessive, non-meritorious litigation.”
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