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May 11, 2023

Crises in Drug Shortages + Medical Supplies

Crises in Drug Shortages + Medical Supplies

Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, explains how Group Purchasing Organizations play a large role in drug and medical supply shortages; the House E&C’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee is hosting a hearing about the root causes of drug...

Dr. Marion Mass, a pediatrician, explains how Group Purchasing Organizations play a large role in drug and medical supply shortages; the House E&C’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee is hosting a hearing about the root causes of drug shortages and supply chain issues; the Senate HELP Committee markup on PBMs is today after being postponed from last week; and Dr. Nikki Johnson, a pediatrician, discusses her personal experience with shortages caused by GPOs.

Bloomberg Government News Article: White House Assembles Secret Team to Tackle Drug Shortages, Quality Woes

House E&C Oversight & Investigations Subcomittee Hearing: “Examining the Root Causes of Drug Shortages: Challenges in Pharmaceutical Drug Supply Chains”

Patients Rising Podcast: GPOs Cause Dangerous Shortages

 

Marion Mass, MD

Pediatrician

Nikki Johnson, MD

Pediatrician