Feature|Videos|August 25, 2023

Discussing the State of Pharma with Congressman Adam Smith

Author(s)Grant Playter

Adam Smith, a House of Representatives member representing Washington's 9th congressional district, discusses the state of U.S. healthcare and pharma.

Adam Smith, a House of Representatives member representing Washington's 9th congressional district, chats with Grant Playter, associate editor, to discuss the state of U.S. healthcare and pharma. Topics of discussion include Adam's memoir and own struggles with the healthcare system, balancing the competing demands of innovation and pricing, and the role of the judicial system with regards to FDA oversight.


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