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NYT: How Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Are Driving Up Prescription Drug Costs
Americans are paying too much for prescription drugs, and while the blame often falls on drug companies, insurers, and the government,...
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- May 30
- 4 min
REAL CLEAR HEALTH: Congress Calls Out The FDA's Regulatory Failures And The Surge Of Illicit Chinese Vapes
As Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Califf faced bipartisan scrutiny from members of both the House Oversight and...
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- Apr 23
- 4 min
REPOST: Opinion: Medicare needs modernized
Written by North Carolina State Senator Todd Johnson; Originally published by ncpoliticalnews.com Senator Sanders has turned his...
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- Mar 15
- 1 min
LETTERS: Supporting Louisiana's Retirees for a Healthy and Fulfilling Future
Dear Editor, Louisiana is home to some of our nation’s most hardworking and resilient people, helping to uphold our robust economy. So,...
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- Dec 6, 2023
- 2 min
Lifestyle Drug or LIFE SAVING Drug???
In a recent article from thought leader and former Legislator Pam Roach, she outlines just how dire the need for the Treat and Reduce...
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- Nov 7, 2023
- 3 min
Louisiana Pursues Prestigious National Cancer Institute Designation
In a significant development, Governor John Bel Edwards and representatives from LSU Health, LCMC Health, Tulane University, and the...
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- Sep 29, 2023
- 1 min
LETTERS: Why the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act is Necessary for America
Dear Editor, I am writing as a retired nurse of over 35 years to get the message out about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021. This...
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- Jul 25, 2023
- 2 min
Senator Bill Cassidy Leads Efforts to Combat Obesity Crisis with Treat & Reduce Obesity Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with bipartisan colleagues, has taken a significant step in the fight against the obesity crisis in the...
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- Jun 30, 2023
- 1 min
LETTERS: Obesity Is a Matter of National Security!
Dear Editor, I'm deeply concerned about the readiness crisis facing our nation's military. The increasing rate of obesity among young...
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- May 18, 2023
- 1 min
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Senator Cassidy!
To the Editor, Next week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Pharmacy Benefit...
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- Apr 27, 2023
- 3 min
Medicare's Move to Cover Anti-Obesity Meds: Boosting Health, Cutting Costs
Obesity has become a significant public health concern in the United States, affecting millions of Americans and posing a serious threat...
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- Mar 22, 2023
- 2 min
Medicare Advantage is the GOOD Policy Our Seniors Deserve
Good policy is a measure that serves the needs of a large group of individuals. Here in Louisiana, nearly 460,000 individuals—over half...
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- Jan 11, 2023
- 3 min
House Republicans Launch Subcommittee to Investigate Covid Origins
House Republicans on Monday passed a rules package that included the formation of a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to...
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- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
HENRY: Give Our Vets The Best Care!
Written by Senator Cameron Henry - Cameron Henry is a member of the Louisiana State Senate representing District 9, which includes...
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- Nov 20, 2020
- 2 min
American Innovation In Medicine Has Shown Its Prowess - So Why Stop Now?
Over the past few weeks, we have watched as announcement after announcement has come out of American healthcare companies with big news!...
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- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
#REPOST - Citizen's Against Government Waste Makes Statement On Drug Pricing Scheme
Early during the debate on the International Price Index (IPI), Citizens Against Government Waste President Thomas A. Schatz issued the...
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- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
IPI - The Wrong Path For American Healthcare!
Since our inception, we have advocated for increasing free market principles in the healthcare sector. Since the advent of Obamacare...
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- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
OPINION: Price Fixing Drugs Hinders Research and Development
The free market requires every type of business to compete on price and quality in order to make a profit. Price and quality are closely...
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