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Health And Finance

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economicssocial-issues1 year ago

"Economist Urges Rethinking Aging to Address Looming Retirement Crisis"

Economist Andrew J. Scott believes that the aging population will be one of the defining issues of the 21st century, calling for a transition to an "evergreen economy" that channels the world's aging population to address inequality and boost growth. As life expectancy increases, challenges such as strain on the pensions system, labor-market shortages, and a rise in age-related diseases are becoming more prominent. Scott emphasizes the need for governments, companies, and individuals to rethink aging, invest in preventive health initiatives, and adapt to the reality of living longer, in order to address the looming retirement crisis and ensure sustainable health and skills for older individuals.

health-and-finance2 years ago

"2024 Drug Price Surge: Pfizer Leads as Medicare Negotiates Amid Legal Battles and Inflation Act Effects"

Major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Sanofi, and Takeda are planning to raise prices on over 500 drugs in the U.S. in January 2024, ahead of the Biden Administration's move to publish discounted prices for certain high-cost drugs in September. This comes as the industry grapples with high inflation and manufacturing costs. However, some companies, including GSK, plan to reduce prices on a number of drugs. Despite the inflationary environment, drug price increases have been kept below 10%, with a median increase of around 5% since 2019, reflecting a more cautious approach by drugmakers amidst changing policies and negotiations with Medicare.