A Visit to the Rockies

Nestled in the Rockies, beyond the political turmoil of the D.C. Beltway, Colorado is often described as one of the most beautiful states in the United States. But beyond its snowcapped peaks and gorgeous valleys, the mountains hide another secret: one related to drug pricing.

It is no secret today that drugs’ are expensive for many low-income individuals. Many factors are responsible for this problem (which you can read about here), but the resulting consequences are as expected: high prices can lead individuals to avoid taking life-saving medications due to cost, potentially causing long-term physical harm. Yet despite this crisis, Congress is gridlocked in debates over how to implement such reforms, with both sides of the isle disagreeing on the steps which need to be taken.