Lower Costs Through Better Competition Past EventSeptember 25, 2024 Lower Costs Through Better Competition Please join the Center for American Progress for an event featuring FTC Chair Lina Khan and Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) about protecting consumers and preserving competition. 1333 H St NW Sep 25, 2024
Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms Seniors ArticleAugust 15, 2024 Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms Seniors The new authoritarian playbook would devastate American seniors in many ways. Aug 15, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms the American People Fact SheetAugust 8, 2024 Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms the American People The new authoritarian playbook would devastate Americans in many ways. Aug 8, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Fact Sheets: The Harmful Effects of Project 2025, by State Fact SheetAugust 1, 2024 Fact Sheets: The Harmful Effects of Project 2025, by State These fact sheets provide insight into how Project 2025 would affect people in states across the country. Aug 1, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Industrial Policy To Reduce Prescription Generic Drug Shortages ReportJuly 23, 2024 Industrial Policy To Reduce Prescription Generic Drug Shortages Policy interventions, including large-scale private-public partnerships, are key to reducing prescription drug shortages and averting patient harm. Jul 23, 2024 Marc Jarsulic
Event Recap: State Policy Efforts To Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Consumers ArticleJuly 22, 2024 Event Recap: State Policy Efforts To Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Consumers The third session in the Center for American Progress’ state health care affordability series highlighted innovative policies in Maryland, New Jersey, and Nevada to reduce pharmaceutical costs and enhance access and affordability. Jul 22, 2024 Natasha Murphy
CAP Responds to Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets ArticleJune 24, 2024 CAP Responds to Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets The Center for American Progress submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ request for information on consolidation in health care markets. Jun 24, 2024 Natasha Murphy, Nicole Rapfogel, Alexandra Thornton, 3 More Marc Jarsulic, Andrea Ducas, Brian Keyser
State Policy Efforts To Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Consumers Past EventJune 20, 2024 State Policy Efforts To Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Consumers Join the Center for American Progress for a virtual discussion with state officials on initiatives to lower pharmaceutical costs and improve affordability and access. Center for American Progress | Online Jun 20, 2024
CAP Changemakers: Pathway to the ACA VideoApril 17, 2024 CAP Changemakers: Pathway to the ACA This conversation with Emily Gee and Karen Davenport, highlights CAP's role in the development of the Affordable Care Act. Apr 17, 2024 Emily Gee, Karen Davenport, Toni Pandolfo, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage
Monthly Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Savings by State InteractiveApril 2, 2024 Monthly Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Savings by State Medicare drug price negotiation will result in thousands of dollars in net price savings for 30-day supplies of the first 10 drugs undergoing negotiation; here’s how those savings add up state by state. Apr 2, 2024 Nicole Rapfogel
5 Things To Know About Pharmacy Benefit Managers ArticleMarch 13, 2024 5 Things To Know About Pharmacy Benefit Managers Pharmacy benefit managers are pharmaceutical middlemen that can inflate prescription drug costs for insurers and consumers. Mar 13, 2024 Nicole Rapfogel
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Lower Prices by Thousands of Dollars per Month ArticleFebruary 21, 2024 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Lower Prices by Thousands of Dollars per Month A new analysis estimates prices for 30-day supplies of the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs undergoing price negotiations, with monthly reductions as high as $6,500 for some drugs. Feb 21, 2024 Nicole Rapfogel
Federal Solutions To Address Rising Costs of Employer-Sponsored Insurance ReportJanuary 25, 2024 Federal Solutions To Address Rising Costs of Employer-Sponsored Insurance Federal policymakers should act to lower health insurance costs and improve affordability for both employers and workers. Jan 25, 2024 Sam Hughes, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
CAP Files Amicus Curiae Briefs Highlighting Importance of the Inflation Reduction Act in Lowering Drug Prices ArticleJanuary 23, 2024 CAP Files Amicus Curiae Briefs Highlighting Importance of the Inflation Reduction Act in Lowering Drug Prices These briefs emphasize the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare prescription drug price negotiation program for affordability and health equity. Jan 23, 2024 Sophia Weaver, Marquisha Johns, Andrea Ducas, 3 More Jamie Crooks, Devon Ombres, Ben Olinsky
CAP Files Amicus Curiae Brief Highlighting Importance of the Inflation Reduction Act in Lowering Drug Prices ArticleDecember 22, 2023 CAP Files Amicus Curiae Brief Highlighting Importance of the Inflation Reduction Act in Lowering Drug Prices This brief, filed by the Center for American Progress and the NAACP in response to Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services et al., emphasizes the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare prescription drug price negotiation program for affordability and health equity. Dec 22, 2023 Sophia Weaver, Marquisha Johns, Andrea Ducas
Drug Companies Continue To Hike Prices Above Inflation ArticleNovember 1, 2023 Drug Companies Continue To Hike Prices Above Inflation New analysis makes clear that the Inflation Reduction Act’s inflation rebates should extend to the commercial market. Nov 1, 2023 Nicole Rapfogel
Putting Health Over Profit: How Pharma Can Make Medicine More Affordable for Women ArticleOctober 16, 2023 Putting Health Over Profit: How Pharma Can Make Medicine More Affordable for Women Drug companies must prioritize access to and set affordable prices for birth control and drugs that treat postpartum depression. Oct 16, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Following the Money: Untangling U.S. Prescription Drug Financing ReportOctober 12, 2023 Following the Money: Untangling U.S. Prescription Drug Financing This report discusses how money flows through the pharmaceutical ecosystem and how policymakers should address high prices. Oct 12, 2023 Sam Hughes, Nicole Rapfogel
5 Facts To Know About Medicare Drug Price Negotiation ArticleAugust 30, 2023 5 Facts To Know About Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Price negotiation will improve access and affordability for Medicare Part D drugs for seniors. Aug 30, 2023 Nicole Rapfogel
In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains In the NewsAugust 27, 2023 In the face of a national drug shortage, the US must bolster its supply chains Marquisha Johns writes in The Hill why reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act is essential to avoid drug supply chain issues and shortages. Aug 27, 2023 The Hill Marquisha Johns
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Help Millions of Seniors and Improve Health Equity ArticleJuly 17, 2023 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Help Millions of Seniors and Improve Health Equity The Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare drug price negotiation provision will improve access to and affordability of medications that help women, Black, Hispanic or Latino, LGBTQI+, and disabled beneficiaries. Jul 17, 2023 Gillian Tisdale, Nicole Rapfogel
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Benefit Millions of Seniors ArticleApril 26, 2023 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Benefit Millions of Seniors The first 10 drugs negotiated under the Inflation Reduction Act are likely to include treatments for chronic conditions—such as diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disorders—and be used by millions of beneficiaries. Apr 26, 2023 Nicole Rapfogel
The Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Families Thousands of Dollars ArticleSeptember 12, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Families Thousands of Dollars The act will lower household costs across health coverage, prescription drugs, home energy, and electric vehicles. Sep 12, 2022 Rachel Chang, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, 3 More Trevor Higgins, Will Ragland, Seth Hanlon
How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs ArticleAugust 12, 2022 How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs The Inflation Reduction Act’s health insurance subsidies and drug pricing reforms will improve health care affordability for Americans. Aug 12, 2022 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
Top 11 Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Fact SheetAugust 9, 2022 Top 11 Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will fight inflation; bring down the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs; cut health care costs; make historic investments to tackle climate change; and significantly cut the deficit. Aug 9, 2022 Will Ragland, Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee, 3 More Trevor Higgins, Rose Khattar, Seth Hanlon
11 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Americans Fact SheetAugust 1, 2022 11 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Americans The new Senate deal will reduce inflation; bring down the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs; cut health care costs; make historic investments to tackle climate change; and significantly cut the deficit. Aug 1, 2022 Will Ragland, Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee, 3 More Trevor Higgins, Rose Khattar, Seth Hanlon
Fact Sheet: How the New Deal To Lower Drug Prices Would Help Americans ArticleJuly 12, 2022 Fact Sheet: How the New Deal To Lower Drug Prices Would Help Americans A historic Senate proposal would rein in prescription drug prices and make drug costs more affordable for families. Jul 12, 2022 Colin Seeberger, Natasha Murphy
Prescription Drug Reform Is a Women’s Economic Security Issue ArticleMay 25, 2022 Prescription Drug Reform Is a Women’s Economic Security Issue Lowering the cost of prescription drugs would ensure that women and their families are able to access needed health care while also bolstering their economic security. May 25, 2022 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Osub Ahmed
State Policies To Address Prescription Drug Affordability Across the Supply Chain ArticleMay 11, 2022 State Policies To Address Prescription Drug Affordability Across the Supply Chain To manage rising prescription drug prices, states should explore comprehensive policy options that address cost drivers across the drug supply chain. May 11, 2022 Natasha Murphy
Congress Can Act Now To Lower Drug Costs by Allowing Medicare To Negotiate Prices ArticleFebruary 1, 2022 Congress Can Act Now To Lower Drug Costs by Allowing Medicare To Negotiate Prices Reforms to let Medicare negotiate prices, cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and limit insulin cost-sharing would make lifesaving drugs more affordable. Feb 1, 2022 Nicole Rapfogel, Thomas Waldrop
The Build Back Better Act Would Improve Health Care and Lower Costs ArticleDecember 6, 2021 The Build Back Better Act Would Improve Health Care and Lower Costs The House-passed bill expands insurance coverage, reduces prescription drug costs, and makes crucial investments in maternal and public health. Dec 6, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel, Thomas Waldrop, Emily Gee, 2 More Natasha Murphy, Jill Rosenthal
Prescription Drugs Can Be Affordable and Innovative ArticleSeptember 17, 2021 Prescription Drugs Can Be Affordable and Innovative Reducing prescription drug prices does not have to come at the price of pharmaceutical innovation. Sep 17, 2021 Gabriela Gutierrez, Thomas Waldrop
Value-Based Pricing of Prescription Drugs Benefits Patients and Promotes Innovation ReportSeptember 13, 2021 Value-Based Pricing of Prescription Drugs Benefits Patients and Promotes Innovation Value-based pricing aligns prescription drug prices to their clinical benefits, leading to lower spending and better health outcomes. Sep 13, 2021 Thomas Waldrop
7 Ways Drug Pricing Legislative Proposals Would Lower Costs for Consumers and Businesses ReportJuly 26, 2021 7 Ways Drug Pricing Legislative Proposals Would Lower Costs for Consumers and Businesses Key legislative proposals, including drug price negotiation and inflation caps, would save consumers and businesses millions of dollars. Jul 26, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel, Maura Calsyn, Colin Seeberger
H.R. 3 Could Save Patients Thousands of Dollars on Prescription Drugs ArticleJuly 20, 2021 H.R. 3 Could Save Patients Thousands of Dollars on Prescription Drugs H.R. 3 would allow the government to negotiate drug prices, improving affordability for Medicare beneficiaries and people with private insurance. Jul 20, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, Maura Calsyn
Using Bulk Purchasing To Lower Prescription Drug Prices ReportMay 12, 2021 Using Bulk Purchasing To Lower Prescription Drug Prices Bulk purchasing of prescription drugs would allow federal and state governments to better respond to epidemics—including opioid addiction and HIV/AIDS—and pandemics such as COVID-19. May 12, 2021 Thomas Waldrop
Strengthening Health IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.