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Happy Friday! Here are the top stories from this week's OHSU News.

Expensive drug driving up Medicare expenditures without evidence of greater efficacy

Expensive drug driving up Medicare expenditures without evidence of greater efficacy

Researchers report that Medicare spent over $1 billion in a five-year period for a drug that has not proved more effective than a cheaper alternative.
How much does it cost to bring a cancer drug to market?

How much does it cost to bring a cancer drug to market?

A new study focused on the research and development spending of some pharmaceutical companies found the cost of bringing a cancer drug to market was significantly less than previously reported.
Despite progress, health disparities remain among racial and ethnic minority groups post-ACA

Despite progress, health disparities remain among racial and ethnic minority groups post-ACA

New findings in a multi-state study reveal Hispanic patients have the highest rates of uninsured clinic visits.
Seeing beneath the surface

Seeing beneath the surface

OHSU experts recently imaged a Japanese suit of armor from the Portland Art Museum, helping to enhance curators' understanding about the armor's construction.