Non-COVID-19 Vaccines Get Post-Pandemic Boost

Infectious diseases are some of the deadliest diseases that pose a significant risk to human life. Since the advent of the pandemic, scientists worldwide have intensified research and development of preventative vaccines that will hopefully combat existing and new infectious disease threats. Because of this dedicated focus, the global market for human preventive vaccines experienced […]

Medical Devices: A Clearer Look at X-Ray Imaging

The evolving healthcare landscape, influenced by factors such as expanded health insurance coverage from the Affordable Care Act, rising acute and chronic illness rates, and modernization of healthcare facilities, is driving growth in medical imaging products. While cost containment efforts may impact pricing, tests improving therapeutic outcomes are expected to thrive. In Kalorama Information’s report […]

U.S. Consumer Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Spending to Grow 10% Annually Through 2028

Out-of-pocket expenditures (OOP) have long weighed upon the United States healthcare system and consumers. The weight is as heavy as ever in 2023 as OOP healthcare spending by consumers will reach an estimated $519 billion by year’s end, up almost 9% from 2022 with continued annual growth of 10% forecast through 2028. These findings are […]

AACC Calls on Congress to Halt Legislation That Would Hinder Patient Access to Essential Medical Tests

WASHINGTON – AACC has sent comments to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee urging the committee not to include the VALID Act in its omnibus Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fee legislation. VALID would limit the availability of vital laboratory-developed tests, decreasing patient access to life-saving diagnostic tools. View the comments […]

Infographic: Blood Screening & Blood Transfusions

“The United States is the biggest user of blood transfusions—approximately 5 million people in the U.S. receive blood and blood components through 10.9 million transfusions per year.” – Kalorama Information   The global $2.5 billion blood screening market is evolving on many levels, and despite it’s maturity the industry is poised for growth through 2026 […]