Today, a group of organizations representing millions of Americans wrote in support of a new healthcare plan — A Framework for Personalized, Affordable Care. The plan would replace the current Affordable Care Act, while empowering consumer choice, providing patient access to affordable coverage, and increasing innovation. The plan would also expand the size and role of […]
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ACI Joins Coalition in Opposition to the Pelosi Drug Tax Pan
Today, ACI joined 70 other organizations in opposition to the prescription drug pricing bill offered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The bill would impose excise taxes up to 95% on hundreds of prescription medicines. You can read the coalition letter online. 10-15-19 Coalition Letter Opposed to Pelosi Drug Tax Plan
The Hill: Robocalls May Be Annoying, But Not All Are Bad
Although robocalls may be so irritating that it makes us choose not to answer phone numbers we don’t recognize, not all scams are masked as robocalls. There are legitimate notifications that deliver important information about your bank account, lab test results, weather alerts, and even more serious safety-related info. Read this op-ed to learn more. […]
Capital Hill Event: Drug Pricing Policy Prescriptions for 2020
On September 25, 2019, the American Consumer Institute held a policy briefing called “Pricing Policy Prescriptions for 2020: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” The event included guest speaker John Fund, along with the following policy experts: Krisztina Pusok, Director of Policy and Research at the American Consumer Institute (moderating); Robert Graboyes is a Senior […]
Drug Pricing Policy Prescriptions for 2020: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — September 25, 2019
Senate Russell Office Building Featured Keynote Speaker: John Fund Topic: Escalating drug prices are generating a fierce political and policy debate. Join the American Consumer Institute on September 25th for a distinguished panel of experts who will discuss recent proposals put forth in Congress and the White House to address increasing prescription drug costs. Hear […]
Coalition Calls for Increased Generic Drug Competition
While the Lower Health Care Costs Act is intended to increase competition and patient access to lower cost medicines, section 205 of the bill needs to address FDA concerns about the “parking” of generic applications. We believe generic manufacturers need to launch new medications into the market as soon as possible after approval. However, as […]
Real Clear Health: Is American Alone in Its Vaping Hysteria?
If the U.S. wants to save lives, it should take notes from how other countries regulate e-cigarettes. Read this piece from Real Clear Health to learn why.
ACI in the Wall Street Journal: Vaping Ban Will Send Smokers Back to the Pack
Public health officials should thoroughly investigate the roots of the recent surge in respiratory illnesses. But before pinning the blame on legitimate e-cigarette manufacturers—and before banning their products—lawmakers should examine how their own heavy-handed approach to overtaxing and overregulating has encouraged consumers to develop dangerous homemade concoctions and buy unregulated counterfeits from the black market […]
Real Clear Health: Drug Importation — High Risk, Low Reward
It’s tempting to think that legalizing drug importation would immediately give U.S. consumers access to medicines at the prices available in other developed countries. In reality, however, the Safe Importation Action Plan would expose American consumers to significant health risks while achieving meager cost reductions, if any at all. Visit Real Clear Health to lean […]
Townhall: Importing Drugs from Canada Would Kill Innovation and Could Cost Lives
In partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently proposed that certain pharmaceuticals should be cleared for import from Canada. Although the proposal seeks to lower prices for consumers, it poses critical unintended risks to both American businesses and patients. To read why, visit Townhall.