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
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Americans are spending way too much on health care, and getting far too little in return. Together we can bring down the cost of prescription drugs, prevent surprise medical bills, get providers to rein in skyrocketing costs, and more.
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STATEMENT: New rule to remove medical debt from some credit reports
Progress for patients struggling with medical debt collection problems
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Congress has just days to deliver online health care prices for patients
Disappointing vote could mean higher prices for prescription drugs
Patent bills could end up costing patients more at the pharmacy shelves
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Groups warn of drug price increases with patent legislation
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Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office
PIRG joins open letter to Congress calling for “Same service, same price” policy
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ADVISORY: U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s health policy expert to cohost Lown Institute Shkreli Awards
Annual list (dis)honors ‘worst examples of profiteering and dysfunction in American health care'
Healthcare Price Transparency Could Save $1 Trillion Annually
In an open letter, economists, academics and business leaders say healthcare price transparency can save $1 trillion in annual healthcare costs.
Pharma ads on social media are less regulated than you think
The rules we've established for pharma ads on TV and radio don't apply to ads on social media. That needs to change.
It’s time to end ambulance surprise billing
Expert advisory committee released report for Congressional solutions to end ambulance surprise billing.
Hit with a shockingly high ambulance bill?
Why patients receive surprise ambulance bills which cost thousands. Learn what can be done.