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Groups warn of drug price increases with patent legislation Health care Groups warn of drug price increases with patent legislation Letters & Testimony ● September 24, 2024
Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office Health care Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office Report ● March 25, 2024
PIRG joins open letter to Congress calling for “Same service, same price” policy Health care PIRG joins open letter to Congress calling for “Same service, same price” policy Letters & Testimony ● January 10, 2024
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New protections from medical billing errors, other medical debt problems Health care New protections from medical billing errors, other medical debt problems Millions of families will benefit from rule to boost credit scores January 21, 2025
FTC decided not to block an acquisition that could impact supply and prices of important medicines. Health care FTC decided not to block an acquisition that could impact supply and prices of important medicines. Maker of Wegovy can move ahead on acquisition of major drug manufacturing company January 13, 2025
STATEMENT: New rule to remove medical debt from some credit reports Health care STATEMENT: New rule to remove medical debt from some credit reports Advocates cheer action to alleviate adverse effects of medical debt Media Statements ● January 7, 2025
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