Research Grants
Funding For:
Quantifying the Population Health Impact of New Drugs Adopted by Medicare
Cost & Quality / Prescription Drugs
Recipient:
Irene Papanicolas, Brown University
Grant Period:
Jan 01, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
AMOUNT:
$55,872.00
Summary of the Project:
Increases in the prices of prescription drugs have been a significant cause for concern for patients, providers, payers, and policymakers. This study will evaluate the net population health effects of Medicare spending on pharmaceuticals, and will consider the health gains from using new drugs covered by Medicare and the health opportunity costs associated with paying for them.