It’s All About the Benjamins

Gene therapies can cure some diseases, but they’re ridiculously expensive. We’re talking ‘sell your house’ expensive. And it gets worse – where you live can also make it tough to get this specialized care.

The Rich Get Richer

It’s not exactly surprising that wealthy folks have better access to these life-changing treatments. But what is surprising is just how big a role location plays. Patients in certain areas won’t even have access to these therapies, no matter how much money they throw at the problem.
It’s a bleak situation, and it’s not getting better anytime soon.