$2 million gene therapy could save her baby's life. But insurance wouldn't pay.

A new class of life-saving drugs is helping children who once had no hope. But some carry a price tag of millions for a single dose, and the American health care system hasn't figured out how to pay.

$2 million gene therapy could save her baby's life. But insurance wouldn't pay.

TL;DR

  • New life-saving drugs are available for children.
  • These drugs offer hope to children with previously untreatable conditions.
  • Single doses can cost millions of dollars.
  • The US healthcare system is facing challenges in affording these medications.