Key findings from KFF:
"...91% of Democrats, 85% of independents, and 76% of Republicans, as well as majorities of seniors (84%), who would be most affected by such a provision [favor drug price negotiations by Medicare prior to learning more]"
"...91% of Democrats, 85% of independents, and 76% of Republicans, as well as majorities of seniors (84%), who would be most affected by such a provision [favor drug price negotiations by Medicare prior to learning more]"
https://twitter.com/thehowie/status/1447905735585697793
"...most (84%) of the public, including 3/4 (78%) of Republicans, say the argument in favor – “this is needed because Americans pay higher prices than people in other countries, many can’t afford their prescriptions, & drug company profits are too high” – is convincing."
"...a third (33%) say the argument against – “this would have the government too involved and will lead to fewer new drugs being available in the future” – is convincing. This includes nearly half (45%) of Republicans."
"...93%, including 90% of Republicans, say “that even if U.S. prices were lower, drug companies would still make enough money to invest in the research needed to develop new drugs”....
"...while just 6% say that “drug companies need to charge high prices in order to fund the innovative research necessary for developing new drugs.”
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