After Hours: America’s Drug Price Disaster

About this episode

The episode discusses the reasons behind the increase in drug prices following the Affordable Care Act and offers actionable advice for listeners.

Why drug prices skyrocketed after the Affordable Care Act and what you can do about it. Order Sharyl’s new bestselling book: “Follow the $cience.” Subscribe to my two podcasts: “The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast” and “Full Measure After Hours.” Leave a review, subscribe and share with your friends! Support independent journalism by visiting the new Sharyl Attkisson store.

Topics covered

• drug prices
• Affordable Care Act
• healthcare

Keywords

• drug price disaster
• healthcare costs
• independent journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Follow the $cience

Books & works: After Hours:, Follow the $, The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast, Full Measure After Hours

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