The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) and West Health Policy Center will analyze launch prices and patient access of newly approved FDA treatments. The new report will provide an independent analysis of drug prices and patient access for newly launched FDA-approved treatments.
The 100 Minds Screening Project provided over 100 free cognitive screenings to African Americans aged 60+, highlighting the need for better dementia diagnosis among older adults. The program connected participants with brain health planning information and services, aiming to address the dementia care gap within faith communities.
According to new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America, nearly one in four U.S. workers are currently in a job they want to quit but stay due to health insurance coverage. Women and people with chronic conditions experience higher rates of job lock.
The West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index found that 2.8 million Americans struggled to afford healthcare in 2025, causing the cost secure category to drop to 49%. The number of people who can reliably access and pay for healthcare has been declining steadily since 2021.
The partnership aims to enhance human flourishing and economic growth by translating the Metis brain economy vision into care that reaches patients inside health systems. West Health's work will focus on building integrated brain health delivery at scale, driving transformative change in healthcare.
The West Health Accelerator at AHA's Health Research & Educational Trust aims to scale proven technologies across care environments, improving patient outcomes and supporting care teams. Participating hospitals will have access to a digital hub with ready-to-deploy solutions and expert guidance.
The partnership aims to align payers and providers around a core set of behavioral health quality measures, creating a shared foundation for how care is delivered, evaluated, and improved. NCQA and West Health will test and refine quality measures across diverse care settings and payer environments.
According to new research, over 66 million Americans use AI tools or chatbots for physical or mental healthcare information or advice. Most turn to AI to supplement their healthcare experiences, using it before or after seeing a doctor. AI usage is driven by various factors, including wanting answers quickly, additional information, an...
A new study found that nearly 1 in 3 US adults (82 million) make daily financial trade-offs to pay for healthcare, with prescription rationing and borrowing money being the most common actions taken. Healthcare costs are affecting both immediate household stability and long-term life planning, with 25% of households earning $90,000 to ...
Dementia Care Aware and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement are collaborating to support the implementation of the 4Ms Framework of an Age-Friendly Health System. This collaboration advances their shared goal of providing evidence-based care for dementia, with DCA bringing expertise in brain health and IHI providing expert faculty...
A recent study by West Health and Gallup reveals significant disparities in Americans' healthcare experiences across the country. The 'State of the States' Study ranks states based on how residents perceive cost, quality, and access to care, highlighting areas where residents face barriers to accessing and affording essential services.
The new report aims to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in care delivery by modernizing outdated laws, regulations, and payment systems. It highlights promising tools such as ambient documentation, virtual care coordination systems, and personalized clinical education.
A new report by HealthFORCE, AAPA, and West Health highlights five ways AI can reduce strain on clinicians and improve outcomes for older adults. The paper aims to strengthen the US healthcare workforce and improve access to care as the nation confronts a historic shortage of healthcare workers alongside a rapidly aging population.
The inability to pay for healthcare in the U.S. has reached a record high, with 91 million people reporting difficulties accessing quality care. Black and Hispanic Americans are disproportionately affected, with rates of unaffordability exceeding 46% and 52%, respectively.
A new survey from West Health and Gallup found that over 31 million Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to pay for healthcare, with nearly one-third expressing 'very concern' about medical debt. The survey also revealed significant disparities in borrowing rates among different demographics, including age, race, and income level.
A recent West Health-Gallup survey reveals a deep divide in Americans' opinions on the incoming Trump administration's policies to lower healthcare costs. Nearly half of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, while only Republicans show significant optimism about the future of healthcare costs.
A new West Health-Gallup poll reveals that over half of Americans are worried about affording hidden healthcare fees, with nearly 8 in 10 supporting federal legislation to limit these charges. The poll found strong bipartisan support for site-neutral payment reform, which could save patients and taxpayers billions in healthcare costs.
The partnership will equip primary care teams with the Cognitive Health Assessment (CHA) tool to detect dementia and provide comprehensive care. With the goal of reducing wait times for specialist care in California by 2050, the collaboration aims to improve brain health and support patients and families through early detection and edu...
A majority of Americans (70%) prefer their primary care providers to discuss both physical and mental health. This finding comes as 59.3 million U.S. adults lived with a mental illness in 2022, with only half receiving treatment within the past year.
The collaboration aims to expand access to comprehensive psychiatric services for primary care practices, promoting earlier intervention and more efficient treatment. With the Northwestern Medicine West Health Accelerator, the organizations will leverage expertise in patient care, technology, business development, and data management t...
The Collaborative for Telehealth and Aging has published the first-ever guidelines for offering telehealth services to older patients. The principles provide general rules for behavior, while the guidelines offer specificity for each principle, aiming to achieve individual goals for programs and providers.
A national survey of healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60% believe telehealth is 'dangerous' for older adults, while another 60% say it's an unrealistic option. However, 68% of clinicians report often or always working to prepare and account for older adults' physical and cognitive differences.
Researchers from West Health push for elevating telehealth standards to ensure remote care meets the needs of older adults, including person-centered and equitable access. The authors propose a framework with guard rails to prevent low-value care and health inequities, while improving access to high-quality, timely, and convenient care.
A majority of Americans, including Democrats and Republicans, favor empowering the federal government to negotiate lower prescription drug prices under Medicare. The survey found that only a minority believe this would harm innovation or competition from the pharmaceutical industry, with 39% of Republicans among them.
A new analysis by the West Health Policy Center estimates that the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) could result in hundreds of billions of dollars in lower commercial health insurance costs by 2030, primarily due to a $195 billion reduction in employer costs and $98 billion in savings for workers.
A new survey found that one in six US adults (16%) are staying in jobs they might otherwise leave out of fear of losing their employer-sponsored health insurance. Black workers are 50% more likely to stay in an unwanted job than their White and Hispanic counterparts.
Nearly 20% of Americans, or over 46 million adults, say they did not seek treatment for a health problem in the last year due to cost. Americans are struggling to afford healthcare, with nearly 30% finding paying for general healthcare a significant financial burden behind housing and taxes.
A new survey from West Health and Gallup finds Americans skeptical that healthcare costs will fall, with only 8% thinking they're headed in the right direction. The top issues Americans want the government to focus on are lowering insurance premiums and cutting drug prices.
A new study finds that Medicare beneficiaries are skipping medications due to high costs, leading to premature deaths and worsening health conditions. The study estimates 112,000 premature deaths annually if current pricing trends continue, but predicts 94,000 fewer deaths with direct negotiation of drug prices.
A new survey by West Health-Gallup finds that 52% of Americans trust Joe Biden to lead the US healthcare system, while 39% trust Donald Trump. Managing the pandemic and reducing healthcare costs are equally important to Americans in determining their vote for president.
A new report by West Health Institute outlines common sense approaches to reducing America's healthcare cost crisis. The report recommends empowering Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices and accelerating the adoption of value-based care.
A new analysis by the West Health Policy Center finds that extending Medicare Part D rebates to beneficiaries could result in $29 billion in savings over 7 years. This would be achieved through rebate dollars being used to lower beneficiaries' cost-sharing at pharmacy counters, rather than reducing manufacturers' liability.
A new analysis finds that large drug manufacturers would still be the most profitable industry sector even with $1 trillion in lower sales. This is despite the pharmaceutical industry having among the highest profit margins and returns of any industry group. The researchers found that large drug companies could lose significant revenue...
A study by West Health Institute and Meals on Wheels America found that meal delivery drivers can act as an early warning system for seniors' health and safety issues. The program, which uses a mobile app to submit alerts, led to referrals for self-care, health, and care management services for 132 clients.