Biden Administration Takes Bold Step to Lower Drug Prices Through Federal Price Negotiations
1. Medicare’s new power to negotiate drug prices is a significant shift in the battle against rising drug costs, marking a major turning point in the fight for affordable medications.
– The first 10 high-priced prescription drugs subject to federal price negotiations have been selected, including treatments for diabetes, blood clots, blood cancers, arthritis, and heart disease.
– This move by the Biden administration aims to control skyrocketing drug prices for seniors and eventually benefit all Americans.
2. The impact of Medicare price negotiations extends beyond patient savings, focusing on reducing overall costs for the Medicare program and taxpayers.
– While patients may save money, the main goal is to provide savings by lowering Medicare’s expenses.
– The Inflation Reduction Act also includes a provision capping drug spending by Medicare recipients at $2,000 per year starting in 2025.
Source: kffhealthnews.org