Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program

Maine hospitals are hurting and need a break from the state

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Steven Michaud is president of the Maine Hospital Association. Maine hospitals are hurting. They are under enormous financial pressure from staff shortages, inflation, aggressive payment denial practices by insurance companies, attacks by pharmaceutical companies, a lita…

Prescription drug costs in America are rising- can discount cards provide relief?

By Nima MehranPrescription drug spending in the United States has been on a steady rise for years, with Americans paying some of the highest prices in the world for their medications. Even those with insurance often face high out-of-pocket costs due to rising premiums, copays and deductibles. With the increasing financial burden on consumers, prescription discount cards have emerged as an alternative to help mitigate costs. These cards, offered …

Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program

A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.

Shocking, but not surprising, the pharmaceutical industry is putting profits over healthcare.

Missouri has long been a leader among states in setting common-sense, consumer-centric public policies. Our state was home to the first state university west of the Mississippi, opened in1841. The Pony Express’ first trip originated in Missouri. We hosted the first Olympic Games in America. And we were the first state to begin construction on an interstate highway. Missouri has been leading the nation in passing laws to protect our citizens agai…

VIENNA. In the run-up to next week on the basis of a prescription, industry representatives once again criticised the proposal on Monday.