Drug Prices Enter Presidential Debate – Not That Anyone Noticed
Executive Summary
Second Presidential debate included the first direct discussion of health care issues by the candidates, and the first reference to prescription drug costs. The passing reference was, to put it mildly, overshadowed by other topics.
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