The Prescription Project—Advancing Medical Practice and Policy

The Prescription Project—Advancing Medical Practice and Policy

Advances in medicine and medical devices have revolutionized the practice of health care, curing certain diseases and improving the quality of life. However, the $12 billion spent annually on pharmaceutical marketing has led to real and perceived conflicts of interest. Research has shown that medical decision-making based on marketing rather than independent scientific evidence can compromise patient care, increase health care costs and erode public confidence in the medical profession. The stakes are high: National spending on prescription drugs is nearing $200 billion per year, growing at double the rate of other health services.

America’s Overdose Crisis
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America’s Overdose Crisis

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37 Scientists Pioneering the Future of Biomedical Research

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Biomedical researchers are at the heart of nearly every medical advancement. From cutting-edge cancer treatments to breakthrough discoveries about emerging viruses, these scientists use creativity and ingenuity to explore new horizons in human health and medicine. And for nearly 40 years, The Pew Charitable Trusts has supported more than 1,000 early-career researchers committed to this work.

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How does broadband internet reach our homes, phones, and tablets? What kind of infrastructure connects us all together? What are the major barriers to broadband access for American communities?