Why Do We Hear More About High Drug Prices Than About Hospital Prices?

This JAMA Forum discusses the potential reasons why high drug prices get more attention in US society than high hospital prices.

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JAMA Health Forum
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2026-07-16
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.3216
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Healthcare Policy and Management
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Why Do We Hear More About High Drug Prices Than About Hospital Prices?

Larry Levitt
JAMA Health Forum
Healthcare Policy and Management
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Why Do We Hear More About High Drug Prices Than About Hospital Prices?

Larry Levitt
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Abstract

This JAMA Forum discusses the potential reasons why high drug prices get more attention in US society than high hospital prices.

JAMA Health ForumVol. 7(7)
Kaiser Family Foundation (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Healthcare Policy and Management
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