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Medicare Drug Pricing Negotiations Advance

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Corruption, Medicare, and the Pharmaceutical Industry

This chapter delves into the corrupt history surrounding the Louisiana congressman, Billy Tozan, and how his actions led to Medicare's inability to negotiate with drug companies. It discusses the flaws in the initial drug coverage plan, the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on healthcare policy, and the lack of progress in addressing high drug prices during both the Obama and Trump administrations.

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