Congress Squares Off With Pharma CEOs In Showdown Over High Drug Prices

(By Emmarie Huetteman and Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News)

Expect sparks to fly Tuesday as senators get a rare chance to grill the heads of seven major pharmaceutical companies under oath about the budget-busting prices of prescription drugs.

Expect to hear more from this committee in the coming months, including inquiries to pharmacy benefits managers, as lawmakers seek legislation to ease health care costs. But first, here’s what you should know before the hearing.  Continue reading article here…

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