Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
We are well past the time for figuring out how to tackle or at least temper the ever-escalating prices of our prescription drugs. Expanding the inflation rebate to Medicare offers at least one potential safeguard to keep drug pricing in check—so do whistleblowers. (Gordon Schnell and Max Voldman, 3/17)
Prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. As someone who is affected by the shockingly high cost of prescription drugs that is only getting higher, I’m grateful to see Congresswoman Susan Wild speaking out about this issue. Recently, Wild, D-7th District, and 39 other House Democrats — including several from Pennsylvania — signed a letter calling on Congressional leadership to take immediate action and pass legislation that will give Medicare the power to negotiate the price of prescription drugs and bring down the high cost of medications for all Americans. (Donna Bowers, 3/22)
Rarely in our history has the power of science and innovation to keep our communities safe and healthy been in such clear focus. And while vaccines have been grabbing headlines, for those of us in public health, we know that access to preventative treatments and medications is the best way to keep our population healthy and living full, productive lives. (Dawn Hocevar, 3/18)
More Minnesotans than ever rely on prescription drugs to manage diseases that once were fatal or debilitating. These drugs can be lifesaving, but often come...
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