Cost of healthcare is always top of mind when you’re chronically ill
WHY IT MATTERS
People with chronic rare diseases already spend significant money on medications and treatments, so inflation directly reduces their ability to afford necessary care and increases financial hardship.
Prices for everyday items and healthcare are going up faster than they were a few months ago. The government reported that costs rose 3.8% in April compared to a year ago. For people with chronic illnesses like pulmonary hypertension, these rising costs make it even harder to afford medical care and medicines.
Recent news from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed what many of us have likely felt while grocery shopping — prices are going up. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year-over-year in April, and is higher than the 3.3% measurement in March. As inflation continues to climb, many Americans are looking for ways to […] The post Cost of healthcare is always top of mind when you’re chronically ill appeared first on Pulmonary Hypertension News .