Tag Archives: Big Pharma

Critical Ignorance of How Things Work

Posted on January 15, 2022 by David K.

On this news, one highly-upvoted person at 9gag had this to say: “The only person screwed was insurance companies.” elonmustnt Where does this person think that insurance companies get their money? How do they not understand that people pay what-are-called … Continue reading →

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Health and Insurance

Posted on September 21, 2021 by David K.

The last 7 months of my life, from Anthem’s viewpoint, and I’m still not out of the woods. At least I’ve hit the out-of-pocket cap for the year. Bring it on, I guess. A few of years ago, I had … Continue reading →

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Big Pharma

Posted on September 8, 2021 by David K.

But how will new medicines and treatments get approved if we force American health insurance companies to sell at reasonable prices? </SpongeBob mocking> I don’t know, but maybe the hundreds of millions the insurance companies pay their executives would be … Continue reading →

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PhRMA sues to stop state’s new insulin affordability program – StarTribune.com

Posted on July 5, 2020 by David K.

“A state cannot simply commandeer private property to achieve its public policy goals,” said PhRMA’s complaint, filed Tuesday in district court. “The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from attempting to solve societal problems … Continue reading →

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