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An Interoperable EHR System is Closer than Ever

VA and DOD have been trying to develop interoperable EHR systems for 40 years. New efforts make this project closer to fruition.

Deborah Collier September 13, 2022
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The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Death Sentence for Patients

The IRA will be devastating to patients in need of future cures and treatments.

Christina Smith August 22, 2022
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The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Fiscal Disaster

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will raise taxes, increase spending, and prolong both inflation and the recession.

Thomas Schatz August 2, 2022
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The Human Cost of Pharmaceutical Price Controls is Too High

Price controls will result in the loss of life due to a lack of future research and development. 

Christina Smith July 22, 2022
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Price Controls Are Still Bad Medicine

Price controls on pharmaceuticals distort the medical marketplace and will not lower drug prices. 

Christina Smith July 15, 2022
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The Senate Must Reject Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals

Senators should reject price controls on pharmaceuticals; they will not lower prices and lead to fewer future cures.

Thomas Schatz July 7, 2022
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The Senate Should Not Implement Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals

Price controls on pharmaceuticals will not lower prices and will lead to fewer future cures. 

Christina Smith June 30, 2022
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Limiting Access to Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Harms Public Health

The FDA’s decision to stop Juul from selling e-cigarette products in the U.S. will harm public health.

Christina Smith June 27, 2022
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Intellectual Property Rights Must Be Protected So the Next Vaccines Can Be Developed

Intellectual property must be protected to encourage the development of future cures.

Christina Smith April 26, 2022
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President Biden Again Tries to Undermine U.S. Biomedical Innovation

President Biden’s support of intellectual property waivers threatens development of future life-saving medicines.

Christina Smith March 30, 2022
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Connecticut to Increase CON law Fees by 4,900 Percent

Connecticut should avoid higher fees for CON laws that increase costs and limit access to quality healthcare.

Christina Smith March 28, 2022
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Alaskans are Getting Conned by Current Certificate of Need Laws

Alaska's outdated CON laws create barriers to affordable and accessible healthcare. 

Christina Smith February 18, 2022

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