House Oversight Drug Pricing Hearings Will Begin With Expert, Patient Witnesses
Executive Summary
Manufacturers will avoid direct interrogation in first round, but Oversight Committee also seeking information from sponsors on reasons behind price increases. In US Senate, Susan Collins writes to HHS Secretary Alex Azar urging the department to move ahead with rebate reform.
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