Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-08-31 03:45:22 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F0171971417BE044D5326D2EFA953E528DAE29040D007DD6B9E0B65654162BAF
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Original Note:
The claim that Biden dramatically lowered drug prices oversimplifies the situation. Steps like limited Medicare negotiation, capped rebates show promise but overall impact remains uncertain. Sources: White House statements on Medicare & drug reduction measures. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/29/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-first-ten-drugs-selected-for-medicare-price-negotiation/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/29/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-historic-action-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs/ https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/06/09/biden-administration-announces-savings-43-prescription-drugs-part-cost-saving-measures-president-bidens-inflation-reduction-act.html
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