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#327 - Choices, costs, and challenges in US healthcare: insurance intricacies, drug pricing, economic impacts, and potential reforms | Saum Sutaria, M.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Navigating Drug Pricing and PBMs

This chapter explores the complexities of drug pricing in the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and historical policies that impact drug costs. It examines the interplay between pharmaceutical companies, insurers, and regulatory frameworks, highlighting the challenges of rising drug prices and the implications for patients and innovation. Additionally, the chapter critiques current healthcare policies and emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions in the context of a changing global market.

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