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Recent polling misrepresents public support for Medicare “negotiation”
By Tom Wilbur | August 31, 2021
Proponents of government price setting often misrepresent voters’ opinions on support for allowing the federal government to “negotiate” drug prices. This includes recent polling from advocacy...
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What they’re saying: Patient advocates want to protect Medicare from government interference
By Gabby Migliara | August 24, 2021
For seniors and people with disabilities, Medicare Parts B and D provide important access to lifesaving medicines. Unfortunately, some in Congress are proposing changes to Medicare under the guise...
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Myth vs. fact: Polling and Medicare “negotiation”
By Tom Wilbur | August 12, 2021
As some in Washington consider legislation related to prescription medicines and how to best help Americans manage health care costs, government “negotiation” of prescription medicines within...
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ICYMI: Event spotlights how we can make Medicare work better for patients
By Katie Koziara | August 4, 2021
Last month, PhRMA sponsored “Making Medicare Work Better for Patients,” an event hosted by The Hill. During the event, policymakers, patient advocates and biopharmaceutical leaders spoke about how...
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The future of the rebate rule: Will policymakers stand with patients?
By Stephen J. Ubl | August 2, 2021
Policymakers will soon decide whether to stand by new Medicare changes that will help lower costs for beneficiaries at the pharmacy counter or abandon these changes to fund government programs...
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Celebrating Medicare’s 56th anniversary
By Gabby Migliara | July 30, 2021
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...
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Government “negotiation” could have devastating consequences for Medicare enrollees
By Gabby Migliara | July 23, 2021
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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Protecting Medicare from government interference
By Gabby Migliara | July 21, 2021
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...
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Data shows voters strongly support protecting access to their medicines
By Mark Keida | July 15, 2021
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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Medicare “negotiation” proposals threaten Americans’ access to medicines
By Gabby Migliara | June 30, 2021
While nearly 90% of seniors and people with disabilities report that they are very satisfied with their Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, they also acknowledge concerns with rising...
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