Skyrocketing Drug Prices a Persistent Problem in Traditional Health Care

Skyrocketing Drug Prices a Persistent Problem in Traditional Health Care

ST. PAUL, Minn.—The far-reaching and heated debate over the $600 EpiPen has created a national conversation about ridiculously high—and skyrocketing even higher—drug prices. And now two lawsuits have been filed.

A Map to Health Care Freedom

A Map to Health Care Freedom

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Around the nation, tucked in small towns and across big cities, physicians have said ‘no’ to insurance contracts and government regulations that tie their hands, and have instead said ‘yes’ to caring for their patients in a trusted, confidential personal relationship.

The Big Reveal

The Big Reveal

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Health plan companies left and right are seriously questioning their involvement in Obamacare or dropping out altogether. And these are heavy hitters—UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna and some Blue Cross Blue Shield companies. Cooperatives established under the law are collapsing as well. Just seven of the 23 remain.

Which Questions Should We Ask Presidential Candidates About Our Health Care?

Which Questions Should We Ask Presidential Candidates About Our Health Care?
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Both Republicans and Democrats have had their respective weeks to communicate their ideas to better the nation and sell voters on the qualifications of their candidates. Now, as millions of voters make decisions that will help them choose at the polls exactly 100 days from now, there are certain questions they must ask themselves about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

‘The Wedge of Health Freedom’ Eases the Burden on Patients’ Wallets

‘The Wedge of Health Freedom’ Eases the Burden on Patients’ Wallets

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Insurance isn’t what it used to be, nor does it fill the gaps it once did. Today, more patients are paying more out-of-pocket for their health care. 

 

Patient-Doctor Relationships Thrive Inside ‘The Wedge of Health Freedom’

Patient-Doctor Relationships Thrive Inside ‘The Wedge of Health Freedom’

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Americans are waking up to a better way to experience excellence, economy and innovation in medicine.

The Wedge of Health Freedom Will Restore the Mission of Medicine

The Wedge of Health Freedom Will Restore  the Mission of Medicine

Brand-New Initiative from Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom Points the Way to Patient-, Pocketbook- and Privacy-Friendly Alternatives

ST. PAUL, Minn.—In the complicated world of health care, there are doctors and practices who have returned to the simple mission of medicine—to care for patients without letting the business side of things take over.

CCHF Unveils The Wedge of Health Freedom

CCHF Unveils The Wedge of Health Freedom

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom Unveils ‘The Wedge of Health Freedom’— A Better Way of Doing Health Care

Nationwide Initiative Will Change the Face of Patient Care and Advance Patient-, Pocketbook- and Privacy-Friendly Alternatives 

 

Protecting Patient Privacy in a Health Care System That Hoards and Shares Data

Protecting Patient Privacy in a Health Care System That Hoards and Shares Data

ST. PAUL, Minn.—If there’s one thing that feeds the monster of government health care, it’s data. As corporations and government agencies seek to access more and more private medical data in real time from electronic medical records, there is an increasing number of doctors and patients that wants to keep that information where it belongs—in the exam room. 

 

Patients Need Pocketbook-Friendly Health Care

Patients Need Pocketbook-Friendly Health Care

ST. PAUL, Minn.—When—and, more importantly, why—did health care costs get out of control?

Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF, www.cchfreedom.org) is working to answer that question and offer patients and doctors alternatives to escape the unnecessarily high costs of health care.