My recent Op Ed got the attention of @AARP HQ in Washington DC.

Here in rebuttal they state I am fueled by Big Pharma.

Let me be clear
I take no 💰 to advocate.
I am fueled by the need to create an affordable sustainable medical landscape.
👀 when disgruntled members sued the AARP for not acting in their interest, AARP lawyers said there is no requirement for the AARP to “act with the interests of [members] in mind.”
Why act for members when United healthcare pays you? commitmenttoseniors.org/aarp-says-its-…
AARP opposed drug 'rebates' going direct to seniors.
(They are not rebates, they are KICKBACKS!)
Instead the money could flow to PBM like Optum who are owned by AARP top funder, United HC.
This was against the wishes of 3/4 of AARP members dispatch.com/opinion/201907… #boycottAARP
Advocating for kickbacks is just SICK, @AARP
Many know how the BIG #PBM hurt 🇺🇸
And AARP stands with them. @WSJhealth @gerardgianoli wsj.com/articles/aarps…
@rc_markets readers know you are conflicted, AARP
realclearmarkets.com/articles/2021/…

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