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Shared medical decision making is a not a new concept

Stephen Devries, MD
Physician
April 26, 2017

Decisions regarding medical care are often not very straightforward due to the uncertainties, risks, and limited options involved. But, above and beyond the actual choices to be considered, the process of how the choices are made has become a red-hot topic. And the value of the patient — as opposed to the doctor — as the driver of medical decision is, quite curiously, just beginning to be recognized in a …

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Shared medical decision making is a not a new concept

How much health can you buy for $14,000?

Stephen Devries, MD
Conditions and Diseases
April 9, 2017

Unparalleled reductions in cholesterol levels are now possible with a new class of cholesterol medicine, a PCSK9 antibody, reported in one of the large national cardiology meetings recently. But this latest example of high-tech cholesterol treatment comes with a staggering price-tag, $14,000 a year for the new genetically engineered injectable.  As a preventive cardiologist, I began to wonder if this is the best way to spend our money.

A few caveats …

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How much health can you buy for $14,000?

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