Pew Submits Letter on Drug Price Proposal to Senate Panel on Aging

Comments outline potential impact of policy on seniors’ pharmacy costs

Speeches and Testimony Read time:
Projects: Drug Spending Research Initiative
Pew Submits Letter on Drug Price Proposal to Senate Panel on Aging

On March 6, The Pew Charitable Trusts’ drug spending research initiative sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging regarding a recent administration proposal to address drug costs in Medicare Part D.

The letter outlines the proposal’s impact on drug prices and beneficiary spending and details other strategies to reduce seniors’ pharmacy payments.

Downloads Pew Submits Letter on Drug Price Proposal to Senate Panel on Aging (PDF)
RELATED
Topics
Health Care
Projects
Drug Spending Research Initiative

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Report

December 12, 2024 State Health Data Reporting Policies and Practices Vary Widely

Article

December 12, 2024 How Much Do You Know About Public Health Data Reporting?

Article

December 12, 2024 Public Health Data Reporting: Strengths and Shortcomings

MORE FROM PEW

Racial Inequities Play a Role in Loan Repayment Challenges
Report Explores Student Loan Default Divide, Viable Fixes
Proactive Funding Can Improve Outcomes When Disasters Hit
New Laws Open Doors to Affordable Shared Housing