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NYT: How Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Are Driving Up Prescription Drug Costs
Americans are paying too much for prescription drugs, and while the blame often falls on drug companies, insurers, and the government,...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


REAL CLEAR HEALTH: Congress Calls Out The FDA's Regulatory Failures And The Surge Of Illicit Chinese Vapes
As Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Califf faced bipartisan scrutiny from members of both the House Oversight and...
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May 30, 20244 min read

REPOST: Opinion: Medicare needs modernized
Written by North Carolina State Senator Todd Johnson; Originally published by ncpoliticalnews.com Senator Sanders has turned his...
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Apr 23, 20244 min read

LETTERS: Supporting Louisiana's Retirees for a Healthy and Fulfilling Future
Dear Editor, Louisiana is home to some of our nation’s most hardworking and resilient people, helping to uphold our robust economy. So,...
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Mar 15, 20241 min read


Lifestyle Drug or LIFE SAVING Drug???
In a recent article from thought leader and former Legislator Pam Roach, she outlines just how dire the need for the Treat and Reduce...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read


Louisiana Pursues Prestigious National Cancer Institute Designation
In a significant development, Governor John Bel Edwards and representatives from LSU Health, LCMC Health, Tulane University, and the...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read


LETTERS: Why the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act is Necessary for America
Dear Editor, I am writing as a retired nurse of over 35 years to get the message out about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021. This...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read


Senator Bill Cassidy Leads Efforts to Combat Obesity Crisis with Treat & Reduce Obesity Act
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, along with bipartisan colleagues, has taken a significant step in the fight against the obesity crisis in the...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read


LETTERS: Obesity Is a Matter of National Security!
Dear Editor, I'm deeply concerned about the readiness crisis facing our nation's military. The increasing rate of obesity among young...
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Jun 30, 20231 min read

Letter To The Editor: Thank You Senator Cassidy!
To the Editor, Next week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Pharmacy Benefit...
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May 18, 20231 min read

Medicare's Move to Cover Anti-Obesity Meds: Boosting Health, Cutting Costs
Obesity has become a significant public health concern in the United States, affecting millions of Americans and posing a serious threat...
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Apr 27, 20233 min read


Medicare Advantage is the GOOD Policy Our Seniors Deserve
Good policy is a measure that serves the needs of a large group of individuals. Here in Louisiana, nearly 460,000 individuals—over half...
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Mar 22, 20232 min read


House Republicans Launch Subcommittee to Investigate Covid Origins
House Republicans on Monday passed a rules package that included the formation of a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read


HENRY: Give Our Vets The Best Care!
Written by Senator Cameron Henry - Cameron Henry is a member of the Louisiana State Senate representing District 9, which includes...
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Dec 8, 20223 min read

American Innovation In Medicine Has Shown Its Prowess - So Why Stop Now?
Over the past few weeks, we have watched as announcement after announcement has come out of American healthcare companies with big news!...
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Nov 20, 20202 min read


#REPOST - Citizen's Against Government Waste Makes Statement On Drug Pricing Scheme
Early during the debate on the International Price Index (IPI), Citizens Against Government Waste President Thomas A. Schatz issued the...
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Aug 31, 20203 min read


IPI - The Wrong Path For American Healthcare!
Since our inception, we have advocated for increasing free market principles in the healthcare sector. Since the advent of Obamacare...
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Aug 10, 20202 min read


OPINION: Price Fixing Drugs Hinders Research and Development
The free market requires every type of business to compete on price and quality in order to make a profit. Price and quality are closely...
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Jul 23, 20202 min read
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