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Peter Welch: “I really don't understand why you don't know these numbers because these are the numbers that come down to the…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2020
I really don't understand why you don't know these numbers because these are the numbers that come down to the individual patient who can't afford the out-of-pocket, even with the help of the Medicare Part D.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch expresses frustration over the lack of knowledge regarding drug pricing impacts on patients.

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