Freedom & Progress 2024

The drug pricing reforms mandated in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will have far-reaching effects on patients, health care providers, and the pharmaceutical industry. This panel will delve into the complexities of the IRA’s drug pricing provisions and explore how the new regulations will affect access, innovation, and costs. Health policy experts will analyze the potential benefits and challenges of the policy and what they mean for the future.

Rising health care costs continue to burden American families, with provider and hospital pricing playing a significant role. This panel will dive into the factors driving these price increases, including market consolidation, opaque pricing practices, and the lack of competition. Experts will discuss the impact of these trends on patients and explore potential policy solutions to make health care more affordable and transparent.