Medical-Industrial Complex: Profit Over People

Medical-Industrial Complex: Profit Over People

The medical-industrial complex (MIC) refers to the network of interactions between pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, hospitals, insurance companies, and other entities that prioritize profit over patient care. Coined in the 1970s, the term draws from Eisenhower’s “military-industrial complex,” highlighting how healthcare has become a massive, profit-driven industry. It encompasses big pharma, medical device manufacturers, for-profit […]

Trump Promises Executive Order to Slash Drug Prices by Up to 80%

Trump Promises Executive Order to Slash Drug Prices by Up to 80%

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will introduce a sweeping executive order aimed at reducing the prices of prescription drugs specifically targeting some of the most expensive medications covered under Medicare Part B. Speaking from the White House, Trump stated that the forthcoming order could cut prices by as much as 80%, […]