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340B Drug Discount Program is a Nightmare

Like many other well-intended programs 340B has ended up both wasting money and failing to provide benefits for patients.

Christina Smith October 10, 2024
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Kansas Bankrolls Buc-ee the Beaver

Kansas lawmakers gave tax-free public financing to a powerful private interest. 

Alec Mena October 6, 2024
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The Proposed Musk Efficiency Commission Could Save Trillions

Trump saying that trillions of dollars can be saved from a government efficiency commission headed by Musk isn't an exaggeration.

Thomas Schatz October 4, 2024
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Price Controls Are Always a Bad Idea

Prices controls have always disrupted the marketplace and created shortages or excesses.

Christina Smith October 4, 2024
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The Future of the Universal Service Fund

To save taxpayer dollars, Congress should look at revamping the USF program instead of trying to expanding its contribution base.

Deborah Collier September 26, 2024
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The Case for 340B Reform Is Made on Capitol Hill

At a Capitol Hill briefing on the urgent need for reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the case was made for prompt action to fix the program.  The event took place at the Senate Visitors Center on September 23, 2024, and was hosted by the...

Thomas Schatz September 23, 2024
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Protecting Intellectual Property in an AI World

Intellectual property rights should be protected when artificial intelligence is used in creative works.

Deborah Collier September 11, 2024
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USPTO-FDA Study Debunks Critics and Demonstrates the Importance of Protecting IP

USPTO-FDA study reinforces the need to protect pharmaceutical intellectual property rights for the future of new drug development.

Deborah Collier September 5, 2024
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The IRA Has Undermined Medicare Part D

The Inflation Reduction Act creates instability in the Medicare Part D Program.

Christina Smith August 28, 2024
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Not-So-Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act will ultimately raise drug costs and reduce future cures.

Christina Smith August 15, 2024
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Court Further Delays Net Neutrality Implementation

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit extended the stay on the FCC's latest net neutrality order.

Deborah Collier August 7, 2024
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Fifth Circuit Determines the USF Fee Is a Tax

The Fifth Circuit Court rocked the telecommunications world when it released its ruling on  funding the USF. 

Deborah Collier August 2, 2024

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