Prescription drug prices are one of the biggest financial burdens for Americans and a major point of political contention. The soaring prices of lifesaving medications force many Americans to ration supply, skip dosages, switch to less effective alternatives, or stop their treatment entirely. Although companies like GoodRx, Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy, and others provide […]
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False Promises: Why Warren’s Healthcare Plan Would Create More Problems Than Solutions
The Democratic Party’s cry to battle these days seems to be Medicare for All. What was once deemed an extreme and far-left-of-mainstream idea from Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary has turned into the centerpiece of many Democrats’ campaigns. Even the “moderates” of the race such as Biden and Buttigeig are promising plans such as […]
Putting a Price on Life
The cost of medical treatment in the United States may be more of a headache than the health problem itself. Insurance prices are extremely high, but if one doesn’t buy insurance, s/he can be hit with even higher out-of-pocket expenses in case of a medical emergency. The need for the United States to reform its […]
America Works Works
In the latest season of House of Cards, Frank Underwood proudly proclaims “America Works works.” And it does. However, the America Works that exists in reality (the subject of the remainder of this article) is nothing like the fictional plan proposed in the television series. It does not threaten to raid FEMA funds or cut from […]