Unequal Diffusion of Medical Innovation: New Medications, Old Problems

Unequal Diffusion of Medical Innovation: New Medications, Old Problems

The majority of adults in the United States (US) have at least one chronic disease, and treating these diseases accounts for nearly 90% of health expenditures. Chronic cardiometabolic conditions, such as diabetes and ischemic heart disease, are especially important drivers of health as they represent leading causes of both disability and mortality in the US and globally. 

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New medical innovations—such as newer medications—often spread unevenly across populations, with access influenced by factors like socioeconomic status and healthcare disparities.



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