by Chrissy Buteas, President and Chief Executive Officer
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ)
February 15, 2025 – Last year, Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature launched a new initiative intended to lower the cost of medicines for New Jersey patients – the Prescription Drug Affordability Council (PDAC).
The Council, with members appointed by various lawmakers and stakeholders, formally met for the first time in late 2024. Lowering health care costs is a universally shared and laudable goal, but one fraught with the complexities of not only price, but also the promise of saving lives around the world with new treatments and cures. Download and read the full op-ed here.