Mentor/s
Honors Capstone; Dr. June-Ann Greeley and Dr. Chelsea King
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Medication prices for chronic illnesses are increasing rapidly, making it extremely difficult for patients to manage and treat their disorders. While insurance can cover a significant portion of it, out of pocket costs are unaffordable for most. High market prices of insulin have created a cycle of improper diabetic management, specifically in uninsured Americans, which created an inability for proper holistic treatment for those with Diabetes Mellitus. Those who are uninsured are facing a crisis in which they are forced to decide between taking a life saving medication or paying their weekly bills. The United States is one of the only nations lacking in regulation for the price of insulin. Therefore, life saving drugs should be made affordable for all, insured or uninsured, as we have a moral obligation to do whatever we can to keep people alive and their bodies functioning properly.
College and Major available
Nursing BSN
Location
Session 21: Digital Commons & West Campus West Building Room 224
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 10:30 AM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 11:45 AM
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Inequity Surrounding Insulin Prices and its Impact on American Citizens
Session 21: Digital Commons & West Campus West Building Room 224
Medication prices for chronic illnesses are increasing rapidly, making it extremely difficult for patients to manage and treat their disorders. While insurance can cover a significant portion of it, out of pocket costs are unaffordable for most. High market prices of insulin have created a cycle of improper diabetic management, specifically in uninsured Americans, which created an inability for proper holistic treatment for those with Diabetes Mellitus. Those who are uninsured are facing a crisis in which they are forced to decide between taking a life saving medication or paying their weekly bills. The United States is one of the only nations lacking in regulation for the price of insulin. Therefore, life saving drugs should be made affordable for all, insured or uninsured, as we have a moral obligation to do whatever we can to keep people alive and their bodies functioning properly.
Students' Information
Natalie Kennedy, Nursing Major and Honors Minor, Class of 2023