On Tuesday, two Democrats running for president promised to do — each by herself — what Washington has so far proven unable to do: lower the prices of prescription drugs. Speaking during the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucus ... [Continue Reading]
Sanders Targets Health Industry’ Profits. Are His Figures Right?
“We end the $100 billion a year that the health care industry makes.” Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in comments about his “Medicare for All” plan during the January Democratic presidential debate. ... [Continue Reading]
Readers And Tweeters: More Than Two Sides To Every Story
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Dispensing The Facts — Or Dispensing With The Facts? Kaiser Health News and PolitiFact ... [Continue Reading]