A new report released from the American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals adds to the recent debates in Washington over prescription drug costs, according to a recent Forbes article. A University of Chicago analysis shows big price jumps in a short period of time on medicines that have been around for years, such as drugs used during surgery or anesthesia.
Hospitals say the unpredictable costs are making it hard to manage overall inpatient expenses and are contributing to rising costs, the story said.
For the list of Top 10 highest-priced hospital drugs, read the Forbes article.