New report celebrates a decade of progress in chronic diseases

In the last 10 years, incredible progress has been made by the biopharmaceutical industry in the treatment of chronic diseases. With about half of all Americans, or 117 million people, living with one or more chronic health conditions, this innovation is more critical than ever. Patients with chronic diseases are frequent users of medical care, accounting for 81 percent of hospital admissions and 76 percent of physician visits. Treating these diseases is hugely expensive with 86 cents of every health care dollar spent in the United States going toward treating chronic illness, and the scope and severity of the problem is only expected to increase. If left unchecked, chronic diseases could bankrupt the U.S. health care system.
Source: The Catalyst - Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Medicines in Development Innovation new medicines diabetes chronic disease HIV/AIDS Multiple Sclerosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Hepatitis C high cholesterol Source Type: news