One Drug Tops Medicare Claims in 44 of 50 States
Key Findings Cholesterol drug Atorvastatin is the top Medicare drug in 44 states plus DC…
Michael LaPick
Healthcare Writer
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Michael LaPick is a Health Insurance/Medicare writer/researcher for HealthCare.com and its web properties.
Experience
Previously, he has written investigative stories for the Poughkeepsie Journal and WAMC NPR Albany, keeping an eye on how Americans spend their money.
Latest Articles by Michael LaPick
Americans Prefer Doctors in Their 40s
Key Findings 43% of Americans prefer doctors in their 40s, followed by doctors in their…
Updated on: February 29th, 2024
1 in 5 Got More Regular Healthcare Thanks to Pandemic Health Insurance Expansion: Survey
Key Findings 22% of Americans got more regular healthcare thanks to better health insurance access…
Updated on: March 4th, 2024
Half of 65+ Americans Say Health Costs Higher than Expected: Survey
Key Findings 5 in 10 older Americans say their healthcare expenses were higher than expected…
Updated on: March 4th, 2024
Medical Travel Soars Past Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Key Findings More than 787,000 Americans are projected to travel abroad for medical and dental…
Updated on: March 1st, 2024
4 in 10 Fear Prescription Drug Spiral into Bankruptcy, Debt: Survey
Key Findings 4 in 10 prescription medication users are concerned that drug spending in their…
Updated on: March 4th, 2024
Emergency Department Visits Show How Divided Americans Are by Health Insurance
Top Diagnoses by Payer Among Emergency Department Visits (Treat-and-Release) Key takeaways Americans with different kinds…
Updated on: February 29th, 2024
Health Insurance Confusion Triggers Unexpected Medical Bills for One in Four Americans: Survey
Health Insurance Literacy Survey 2022 Key Findings 1 in 4 Americans say lack of health…
Updated on: March 1st, 2024
Why the Cost of Health Insurance More than Tripled in Two Decades
Healthcare now accounts for almost 20% of the U.S. economy*. Here are some resources that…
Updated on: March 4th, 2024
1 in 8 LGBTQ+ Americans Discriminated Against by Health Insurer: Survey
HealthCare.com LGBTQ+ Health Insurance Survey 2022 Key Findings 1 in 8 LGBTQ+ Americans say they…