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First comes money, then comes agenda. It's the doctors, AMA, Insurance Companies, law makers, drug companies, and yes....the FDA.<br> <br> 1. The drug companies compete with each other. They need to get drugs approved prior to the patents running out. In many cases, the drugs are more dangerous with greater side effects. Drug companies provide docs with many perks such as lunch, conference outings, etc., to promote their products. None of this strikes me as ethical.<br> 2. The insurance companies, doctors, etc., meet at least annually to decide what drugs will be Tier 4 (what will generate more money). Consumer access, safety, and affordablity are usually not the top considerations. Medicare as well as other consumers can not afford necessary treatment. <br> <br> There seems to be a theme .......money. <br> <br> Interesting, but, medical costs continue to skyrocket, while actual benefits and access to health care decrease each year. Medical care itself has become much more fragmented with no accountability. The ultimate victim from a cost and care perspective is the average consumer. <br> <br> What you don't hear about is the impact of poor quality on Cost - The results would be shocking. Sorry to run on, couldn't help myself. This is all just my opinion.
By Rhonda
