New Medicare drug prices, antimicrobial-resistant meningitis, unlucky American women

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Almost exactly two years ago, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices for the first time. Today, the agency announced how much it lowered the costs for 10 drugs in the first year of negotiation. Our incomparable DC team gives news and analysis here and a examines the implications for the presidential campaign.

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