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Exploring the Biden administration's use of Medicare to regulate drug pricing and the potential unintended consequences. Addressing Joe Biden's concerns about high drug prices in the US and the impact on drug innovation. Discussing negotiations between Medicare and drug companies and the significance of profit margins. Highlighting the high cost of healthcare in the US and proposing an alternative solution. Debating the use of the gazden flag in schools and concerns about potential censorship of political statements. Discussing the handling of a crisis in Florida and potential political impact. Sharing a funny moment about lack of political experience and discussing concerns about transgender issues.
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- Medicare's price negotiation on drugs may lead to unintended consequences and decrease medical innovation and investment in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Lowering drug prices without considering the financial investment required for drug development could discourage companies from investing in the development of new drugs, particularly for rare conditions.
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The Biden administration's use of Medicare to price down on drug companies
The Biden administration is using Medicare to negotiate prices on drugs, claiming to help patients. However, this move could have unintended consequences. Medicare has named 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations, targeting widely used and costly medications for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. While this may bring lower prices and savings for Medicare, it may also lead to a decrease in medical innovation and investment in the pharmaceutical industry. The reduction in profit margin may discourage companies from developing new drugs, particularly for rare conditions. An alternative solution could be to make other countries pay their fair share for American medication, but cramming down prices without considering the long-term effects could stifle innovation.
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