Overview
In a country with a world-renowned medical reputation, we expect drug
companies to rigorously test and truthfully market their drugs. We
expect that Americans have the means to treat illnesses, and hospitals
will put our health and safety over all other concerns.
But
prescription drug prices are soaring, the Vioxx tragedy demonstrates
that drugs are not always safe, and infections at hospitals kill too
many patients. Health insurance plans too often fail to provide the
coverage or treatments we need.
Too often, it is powerful
special interests that are keeping our country from fulfilling our
expectations of health and safety. RIPIRG works to counter their
influence and protect the health of all Rhode Islanders.
