Health & Wellness

Congress Interrogates PBM Chiefs – The Hill

TL/DR - Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) executives are set to face scrutiny from the House over healthcare costs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue PBMs, including CVS, over how they negotiate drug prices. This is part of a wider examination of the role of PBMs in the pharmaceutical industry and their impact on…
US News

PA Gov. Shapiro Open to VP Role with Kamala Harris: NBC News

TL/DR - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is reportedly open to being Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. Pennsylvania voters have reacted to Biden's endorsement of Harris. Shapiro is considered a top contender for Vice President, but it's unclear what he would bring to the ticket. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Open to Vice…
Health & Wellness

Keenan & Gianforte Boost Mental Health Crisis Care – Daily Montanan

TL/DR - The articles highlight the increasing need for mental health crisis care and the ongoing efforts to address this issue. The 988 crisis line, now in its second year, has answered over 10 million calls, texts and chats and continues to help millions of people. In areas like Minnesota, the capacity of the service continues to expand, while…
US Economy

Unmasking the Fictional ‘Merits’ of the Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - The article discusses the Inflation Reduction Act and its supposed merits. Critics argue that it allows Congress to ignore the impact of inflation on the budget and creates a misleading impression of fiscal responsibility. It is suggested that this policy will only serve to mask the true size of the federal debt. The Fiction Behind…