Myth vs. fact: Polling and Medicare “negotiation”

As some in Washington consider legislation related to prescription medicines and how to best help Americans manage health care costs, government “negotiation” of prescription medicines within Medicare continues to be debated. The concept of government-led negotiation is highly misleading – and there are other, more common-sense policy solutions that are in the better interest of patients. Here, we dig into the top myths and facts surrounding Medicare negotiation.