STAT+: Pharma’s drug spending deflection

You reading STAT’s Health Care Inc. newsletter Adobe Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09. This is the online version of STAT’s weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc. Sign up here. Hello! Wanna drop some cars in an open pasture? The internet does it again. Drop some tips and feedback here: [email protected]. PhRMA doesn’t want you to look at drug spending Lobbying groups frequently send news releases and talking points to journalists as a way to influence reporting. Right now, the pharmaceutical industry’s primary lobbying shop, PhRMA, wants everyone to ignore the clear-cut rise in prescription drug spending. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Business of Health Care Reporter Bob covers the money in health care, focusing on health insurance and hospitals. His stories delve into Medicare Advantage, opaque prescription drug benefits, and how much executives actually make. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob on Signal at bobjherman.09.