Medicare Drug 'Reform' Bill a 'Hollow Victory' for Democrats

Interested parties on two sides of the Medicare prescription-drug debate say last week's effort to give the government power to negotiate prices was a big deal, but experts say it is unlikely to have any real impact. Full Story »

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Jami Dwyer
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by Jami Dwyer - Oct. 1, 2008

They repeat the Republican talking point that this bill does nothing, without examining the truth of the statement. Why would the government not be able to negotiate lower prices now the Republican ban on doing so has been lifted? They suggest it has something to do with formularies, but they don't bother to understand what.

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