Sadly, this is no real suprise. It was clear that the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan passed by the last (Republican) Congress, was nothing but a big payoff for drug companies. Now, the signs of who’s really benefiting from this “benefit” are all too apparent.
The AARP is now warning that the health of African Americans and Hispanics is at risk due to high drug prices. According a a nationwide survey of 2000 adults, 40% of African Americans and 38% of Hispanics have trouble paying for drugs.
What this means is that the financial strain of food, clothing and shelter has led some to make some tough decisions about whether or not to buy the drugs they need.
So, perhaps it’s time we need to push back on Congress to push for real health benefits that actually does something good for the people.
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