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Public health
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Mark Cuban's war on America's $5 trillion healthcare machine: 'They can't react as quickly' | TechCrunch

U.S. prescription drug pricing is opaque and PBM-driven; Cost Plus Drugs sells meds at manufacturer cost plus a fixed markup and fees to lower consumer prices.
US politics
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

New Bipartisan Bill from Rep. Carter Aims to Crack Down on PBMs - MedCity News

The PBM Reform Act aims to regulate pharmacy benefit managers and improve medication access for patients.
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

Hidden charges? Patients often face massive bills when Florida hospitals don't provide costs upfront

"Paying $3,000 for something that costs $400 ... pretty absurd," she wrote.
Healthcare
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Millions of Canadians' health data available for sale to pharmaceutical industry, study shows | CBC News

Some private companies are accessing and selling patient data to pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about transparency and patient consent.
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