How Prescription Drug Development Is Funded

How Prescription Drug Development Is Funded

Americans spent over $335 billion on prescription drugs in 2018 compared to $30 billion in 1980, according to the Congressional Budget Office. This compels us to ask why there has been a $305 billion increase in less than 40 years. The simple answer is that it is...
The Shamefulness of Maternity Care Deserts in the U.S.

The Shamefulness of Maternity Care Deserts in the U.S.

Nearly seven million women of childbearing age have low or no access to basic obstetric services in their county of residence, according to the March of Dimes “Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S.” biannual report. The long-term decline in maternity services...