Tag: Prescription Drug Prices
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Blog WVCAEF August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: LANDMARK IRA LAW CELEBRATED ON ITS 1ST ANNIVERSARY FOR REAL PROGRESS ON REDUCING RX DRUG PRICES AND ADDRESSING CLIMATE WHILE CREATING NEW JOBS & RESTORING TAX FAIRNESS
Local labor, healthcare, energy, and economic leaders came together on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. More
Issues: community, Healthcare, IRA, Jobs, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, resilient communities
PRESS RELEASE: LANDMARK IRA LAW CELEBRATED ON ITS 1ST ANNIVERSARY FOR REAL PROGRESS ON REDUCING RX DRUG PRICES AND ADDRESSING CLIMATE WHILE CREATING NEW JOBS & RESTORING TAX FAIRNESS
Local labor, healthcare, energy, and economic leaders came together on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. More
Issues: community, Healthcare, IRA, Jobs, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, resilient communities
Blog WVCAEF August 16, 2023
Press Advisory: West Virginians Celebrate First Anniversary of Historic Reforms to Lower Drug Prices, Lower Energy Costs and Make Tax System More Fair Inflation Reduction Act is already saving millions of Americans money, even as drug corporations and their allies in Congress try to repeal it
To commemorate the first anniversary of the enactment of the historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Gary Zuckett, Executive Director, of WV Citizen Action, issued the following statement: More
Issues: Healthcare, IRA, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices
Press Advisory: West Virginians Celebrate First Anniversary of Historic Reforms to Lower Drug Prices, Lower Energy Costs and Make Tax System More Fair Inflation Reduction Act is already saving millions of Americans money, even as drug corporations and their allies in Congress try to repeal it
To commemorate the first anniversary of the enactment of the historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Gary Zuckett, Executive Director, of WV Citizen Action, issued the following statement: More
Issues: Healthcare, IRA, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF February 22, 2023
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help TODAY!
Take action TODAY to stop Campus Carry! Contact Governor Justice and tell him to veto SB 10, then let legislators know you support the Insulin and Supplies bill, the Medicaid Dental Coverage bill, and the Affordable Medicaid Buy In bill. Health care is vitally important to all of us, our loved ones, and our communities and these bills will improve health care access, affordability and equity for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Prices
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help TODAY!
Take action TODAY to stop Campus Carry! Contact Governor Justice and tell him to veto SB 10, then let legislators know you support the Insulin and Supplies bill, the Medicaid Dental Coverage bill, and the Affordable Medicaid Buy In bill. Health care is vitally important to all of us, our loved ones, and our communities and these bills will improve health care access, affordability and equity for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF January 27, 2023
Tell WV Legislators to SUPPORT HB 2430! Lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics!
This bill is a matter of life and death for many West Virginians. Let's get it passed. Take Action Now - Tell our Legislators to lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics! More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Tell WV Legislators to SUPPORT HB 2430! Lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics!
This bill is a matter of life and death for many West Virginians. Let's get it passed. Take Action Now - Tell our Legislators to lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics! More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF January 2, 2023
Contact your Senator – Stop PBM’s from raising drug prices! Support the PBM Transparency Act!
PBM's must be held accountable for increasing the cost of healthcare in the U.S. Tell Congress to Pass the Pharmacy Benefit Managers Transparency Act by Taking Action HERE. More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Contact your Senator – Stop PBM’s from raising drug prices! Support the PBM Transparency Act!
PBM's must be held accountable for increasing the cost of healthcare in the U.S. Tell Congress to Pass the Pharmacy Benefit Managers Transparency Act by Taking Action HERE. More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF October 13, 2022
Advocates Converged in DC Calling for Executive Action on Drug Prices from HHS Sec. Becerra
Advocates from across the nation, including from West Virginia, converged outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 6 to remind Secretary Xavier Becerra that he has the power to help lower drug prices for Americans right now, and make medicines affordable in ways the Inflation Reduction Act cannot, using existing executive authorities. More
Issues: Inequality, Prescription Drug Prices
Advocates Converged in DC Calling for Executive Action on Drug Prices from HHS Sec. Becerra
Advocates from across the nation, including from West Virginia, converged outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 6 to remind Secretary Xavier Becerra that he has the power to help lower drug prices for Americans right now, and make medicines affordable in ways the Inflation Reduction Act cannot, using existing executive authorities. More
Issues: Inequality, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson September 19, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV groups to host webinar on lowering drug costs now by cracking down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers – Sept. 22nd at 7PM
A group of West Virginia organizations and groups will be hosting an educational webinar on September 22nd at 7PM, centered around how we can lower prescription drug costs now by cracking down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The press and public are invited to attend. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV groups to host webinar on lowering drug costs now by cracking down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers – Sept. 22nd at 7PM
A group of West Virginia organizations and groups will be hosting an educational webinar on September 22nd at 7PM, centered around how we can lower prescription drug costs now by cracking down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The press and public are invited to attend. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Gary Zuckett August 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: WV Groups Host Webinar on How We Can Make Meds Affordable NOW
On Thursday, August 25th, a group of West Virginia organizations hosted an educational webinar on August 25th at 7PM, centered around how we can make medications more affordable to everyone, without waiting on Congress to act, while helping to break pharmaceutical monopolies in the process. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
PRESS RELEASE: WV Groups Host Webinar on How We Can Make Meds Affordable NOW
On Thursday, August 25th, a group of West Virginia organizations hosted an educational webinar on August 25th at 7PM, centered around how we can make medications more affordable to everyone, without waiting on Congress to act, while helping to break pharmaceutical monopolies in the process. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 19, 2022
Help Make Meds Affordable NOW! – a Health Care Webinar – Aug. 25th, 7PM
Join our webinar on Aug. 25th, 7PM and to learn more from medical professionals and real West Virginians on how we can make medications more affordable NOW! More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Help Make Meds Affordable NOW! – a Health Care Webinar – Aug. 25th, 7PM
Join our webinar on Aug. 25th, 7PM and to learn more from medical professionals and real West Virginians on how we can make medications more affordable NOW! More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 13, 2021
VIDEO Now Available – 2021 Virtual HEALTH CARE Summit
This event was hosted in partnership with West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, and West Virginia Citizen Action. More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
VIDEO Now Available – 2021 Virtual HEALTH CARE Summit
This event was hosted in partnership with West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, and West Virginia Citizen Action. More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 9, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mindy Salango Rx Drug Congressional Testimony – Dec. 10th at 10AM
Local resident Mindy Salango, who is a Type 1 diabetic, is available to discuss her upcoming testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Friday, December 10th. Mindy will speak to her experience as a consumer who struggles to afford the high price of her insulin medication. More
Issues: Build Back Better, Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mindy Salango Rx Drug Congressional Testimony – Dec. 10th at 10AM
Local resident Mindy Salango, who is a Type 1 diabetic, is available to discuss her upcoming testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Friday, December 10th. Mindy will speak to her experience as a consumer who struggles to afford the high price of her insulin medication. More
Issues: Build Back Better, Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 14, 2021
Protect Our Care Launches New Ad in WV
"My name is Adrian and I have type one diabetes. Insulin was $25 a month and now I’m paying over $300 a month..." More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Protect Our Care Launches New Ad in WV
"My name is Adrian and I have type one diabetes. Insulin was $25 a month and now I’m paying over $300 a month..." More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF July 30, 2021
WV Leaders Highlight How High Drug Prices Hurt Seniors and the Need for Rx Drug Reform
Protect Our Care "Medicare 56th Birthday" press conference More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
WV Leaders Highlight How High Drug Prices Hurt Seniors and the Need for Rx Drug Reform
Protect Our Care "Medicare 56th Birthday" press conference More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF July 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Care Launches Ad in West Virginia and Other States in Seven-Figure Campaign Calling for Action To Lower Drug Prices
Protect Our Care launched its second digital ad in West Virginia as part of a seven-figure campaign about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Our Care Launches Ad in West Virginia and Other States in Seven-Figure Campaign Calling for Action To Lower Drug Prices
Protect Our Care launched its second digital ad in West Virginia as part of a seven-figure campaign about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Gary Zuckett June 2, 2021
Comments on WV polling on Rx Costs
Drug companies are among the most profitable corporations on the planet, especially in the United States where patent laws give them an unfettered monopoly to raise prices at will just because they can. This makes life-saving medications unaffordable for many Americans and needs to stop now! More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Comments on WV polling on Rx Costs
Drug companies are among the most profitable corporations on the planet, especially in the United States where patent laws give them an unfettered monopoly to raise prices at will just because they can. This makes life-saving medications unaffordable for many Americans and needs to stop now! More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
