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The Center for Economic and Policy Research Mourns the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
Throughout his career, Congressman Grijalva worked tirelessly for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.
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Through ‘Radical Transparency,’ Kennedy can Finally Rein in Big Pharma
The health of America is in jeopardy; discover how radical transparency can reshape our healthcare for better outcomes.
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RFK Jr’s False Choice: Why Infectious and Chronic Disease Research Must Go Hand in Hand
The new Secretary of Health & Human Services wants to “take a break” from funding infectious disease research to focus on chronic disease. Prioritizing one at the expense of the other is a dangerous false choice.
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Financialization through Health IT, Part II: From Electronic Health Systems to AI
The financialization of the healthcare industry is handing over enormous control to Silicon Valley firms and private equity investors — and fueling the rush to AI and algorithmic decision making tools.
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Financialization through Health IT, Part I: Lessons from Electronic Health Systems
Over the past few decades, the healthcare industry has undergone an IT revolution. Silicon Valley and Wall Street investors, vendors, and data mining have made billions in the process.
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Fighting the Bad Guys: Lessons from Tobacco, Guns, and Mark Cuban
Delve into the controversial relationship between tobacco, firearms, and billionaire business magnate Mark Cuban.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
RFK Jr. Says Big Pharma is Corrupt, but the Media Can’t Talk About the Source of Corruption
Uncover the truth about big pharma corruption and RFK Jr.’s claims. Learn about the industry’s involvement in pushing opioids and the devastating consequences.
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Chronic Condition: Working Without Health Insurance
Exploring the current landscape of health insurance in the US. Find out how many Americans still lack coverage and the effects of the Affordable Care Act.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The New York Times Doesn’t Know About the Affordable Care Act
Explore the New York Times’ take on the difficulties restaurant workers face in accessing health care insurance, without mentioning the Affordable Care Act.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
RFK Jr., Physicians’ Pay Schedules, and the Elites’ Big Lie
Learn about RFK Jr.’s bold agenda to combat corruption in the pharmaceutical industry.