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Future at a Crossroads: The Escalating Cost of Living and Healthcare in America

Brian RogersJune 4, 20240143 views

As the trajectory of America’s economic and healthcare landscape points towards rising healthcare costs, corporate monopolization of essential services, and stagnant wage growth, the future appears daunting. A family of four may soon need to earn $200,000 annually by 2034 just to manage healthcare expenses. This article explores the systemic issues leading to these trends and their impact on daily living, emphasizing the need for significant policy changes to prevent an unsustainable future dominated by financial burdens and health disparities. The influence of big pharmaceutical companies, the monopolization of food production, and the socio-economic challenges faced by lower-income communities highlight the urgent need for reforms in healthcare and economic policies.

The Cost of Corporate Protectionism: Denying Americans Affordable Indian Generics

Brian RogersJune 2, 20240154 views

The United States is currently grappling with significant economic disparities, a shrinking middle class, and an influx of illegal immigrants, all contributing to the widening gap in healthcare accessibility. As a result, many Americans face conditions comparable to those in developing nations when it comes to healthcare affordability. In this context, the pharmaceutical industry’s influence on U.S. healthcare policies has led to corporate protectionism that prioritizes profits over public health. This article explores how this protectionism denies Americans access to affordable Indian generics, despite the U.S. funding the World Health Organization (WHO) to distribute these medications globally.