For about two decades drug companies have been ripping us off in multiple ways. Now it's getting not only ridiculous but purposely(!) inhumane. Check this out:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44280296/ns/health-health_care/
I'm not a fan of government control but something needs to be done about drug companies' shenanigans. What would satisfy me is the simplest possible clampdown on practices that purposely drive prices up (to increase profits), especially on drugs that hospitals need.
One of the benefits of Bush's prescription drug program for seniors was supposed to be affordable drugs. Drive the prices of drugs down by driving up the use of them. Which, in turn, would also keep people healthier and reduce the more expensive medical care deriving from people who couldn't afford the drugs needed to keep them healthier. The cost reduction didn't happen. Why didn't it happen? Two reasons.
First, Wall Street greed. Second, government turning a blind eye to what's been going on. Drug companies promised this wouldn't happen. They promised it when Bush implemented Medicare Part D. They promised it again in return for benefits from ObamaCare. Drug companies and distributors lied both times and that should be held criminal. ObamaCare was supposed to fix this!!!
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