Op-Ed in The Hill on Allowing Medicare to Directly Negotiate Drug Prices

Conclusion There is no denying that Medicare and other government-funded programs are facing a serious funding crisis and that changes to the programs are long overdue. However, it is important to review history and not make the same mistakes that have already been made in attempting to resolve the issue. Instead, Dr. Fonseca believes that “Medicare beneficiaries should have more freedom to choose the coverage and services that best meet their individual needs and preferences.”       Related StoriesCMS Releases Report on Drug RebatesMedPAC Considers Revised Approaches to Part B Drug PaymentJohnson & Johnson Announces Plans to Disclose Average Price Increases 
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