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Blame Big Pharma for Out-of-Control Health Care Costs by Neera Tanden

Blame Big Pharma for Out-of-Control Health Care Costs

by Neera Tanden

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If you've taken pharmaceutical drugs in the United States, you might've noticed how their costs are often exorbitant! In this lively and detailed debate, four debaters argue over whether the pharmaceutical industry is to blame for the out-of-control health care costs in the United States. The two debating that big pharma is to blame point out the high profit margins, monopolistic practices, and ever increasing costs of drugs in the United States. The two debating against the motion argue that innovation will be hindered if the government regulates prescription drug pricing. The debate digs into many of the details around pharmaceutical companies including their research and development subsidies and costs. The side arguing against the motion blames hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, surgical operations, insurance companies, and other sectors of healthcare for high costs. The side arguing for the motion provide many examples of insane drug pricing that have driven people to bankruptcy and death. Stay tuned til the end of the debate and make up your mind as to whether big pharma is to blame for out-of-control health care costs!


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