, Senator Lee, our staff, his staff who have worked well together. As well as Senator Grassley who is with us. Who has been such a leader when it comes to this competition issues. Thank you for being here, Senator Grassley. This is the latest in the Competition Policy Committee hearings, examining american monopoly problems. Today, we will focus on the lack of competition in our Prescription Drug markets. The stakes could not be higher. According to the center for care services, Health Care Spending accounted for 17. 7 percent of growth in 2019. More than 16 of the american economy. That is projected to rise to 19. 7 by 2028. Rising Prescription Drug prices is a key driver in those numbers. But, it is not just about gdp. It is also about the all too real human cost we will hear about today. For some, the ability to access Prescription Drugs is what enables them to work, care for their families and loved ones. To just get through the day without excruciating pain. For others, access to
, Senator Lee, our staff, his staff who have worked well together. As well as Senator Grassley who is with us. Who has been such a leader when it comes to this competition issues. Thank you for being here, Senator Grassley. This is the latest in the Competition Policy Committee hearings, examining american monopoly problems. Today, we will focus on the lack of competition in our Prescription Drug markets. The stakes could not be higher. According to the center for care services, Health Care Spending accounted for 17. 7 percent of growth in 2019. More than 16 of the american economy. That is projected to rise to 19. 7 by 2028. Rising Prescription Drug prices is a key driver in those numbers. But, it is not just about gdp. It is also about the all too real human cost we will hear about today. For some, the ability to access Prescription Drugs is what enables them to work, care for their families and loved ones. To just get through the day without excruciating pain. For others, access to
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