Re:Why drug prices in America are so high
by coldcode on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @11:54AM
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Medicare is the problem, Medicaid is allowed to negotiate.
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Re:Why drug prices in America are so high
by refurb on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @04:01PM
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Medicare Part D (prescription drugs) is entirely run by commercial payers who are allowed to negotiate (and do). Only Part B is limited from negotiating price, but discounts do happen in competitive markets and CMS captures those savings.