Celebrating Medicare’s 56th anniversary

For 56 years, Medicare has helped pay for medical care for Americans over the age of 65, as well as younger Americans with certain medical needs. Today marks Medicare’s anniversary and to celebrate,...
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Increasing global access to vaccines by optimizing production

The following is part of a series of posts detailing each of the five strategies to advance global COVID-19 vaccine equity – which rely on and benefit from a strong intellectual property ecosystem.
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Recognizing Hepatitis R&D on World Hepatitis Day

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, with types A, B, C most common. In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control...
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340B hospitals among those that provide lowest levels of community benefit across the country

The 340B program reached $38 billion in sales at the discounted price in 2020. This is a 27% increase over sales in 2019, and the program is now more than four times the size it was in 2014....
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We Work for Health: Discovering champions, even amid challenging times

For over a decade, We Work For Health has sought to highlight the incredible men and women who create hope for patients, serve as changemakers and ensure the continued vibrancy of our economy. We are...
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Government “negotiation” could have devastating consequences for Medicare enrollees

Some members of Congress are considering significant changes to Medicare that could have a devastating effect on millions of Americans. Proponents call these changes government “negotiation,” but...
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Guest post: Retired medics return to the field to take on vaccine delivery and disaster relief

Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The PhRMA blog welcomes guest...
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PhRMA member companies’ R&D investments reach record high of $91.1 billion in 2020

PhRMA member companies’ robust investment in research and development (R&D) has led to advances and discoveries that are transforming health care and our approach to treating patients for a broad...
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Protecting Medicare from government interference

For more than a decade, Medicare Part D has provided seniors and people with disabilities with affordable and comprehensive prescription medicine coverage. Several surveys show that more than 9 in 10...
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Guest Post: A patient’s story of the long-term health impacts of COVID-19

Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing our industry and the health care system are critical to addressing some of today’s challenges and opportunities. The PhRMA blog welcomes guest...
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Ask About Adherence: 3 factors impacting medication adherence for patients with diabetes and how our proactive affordability solutions can help

Earlier this year, PhRMA released a proactive agenda with common-sense, patient-centered reforms to improve access to quality, affordable health care. The urgency of building a stronger, more...
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Dose sharing as a part of the COVID-19 global vaccine equity strategy

The following is part of a series of Catalyst posts detailing each of the five strategies to advance COVID-19 global vaccine equity – which rely on and benefit from a strong innovation ecosystem.
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Data shows voters strongly support protecting access to their medicines

In our current health care system, the Medicare Part D program helps ensure seniors and people with disabilities have access to the prescription medicines they need. While more than 90% of seniors...
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Promoting global vaccine equity while protecting innovation

America’s biopharmaceutical companies have successfully researched, developed and distributed billions of doses of multiple vaccines and therapeutics to halt the spread of COVID-19. The availability...
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Data shows COVID-19 vaccines are creating a pathway to a strong U.S. recovery

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, Americans are reemerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with heightened hopes and confidence in a strong U.S. recovery. The COVID-19 vaccines have been...
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As part of PhRMA’s continuing commitment to build a more just and equitable health care system, we recently awarded $75,000 through our Collaborative Actions to Reach Equity (CAREs) grant program to...
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