The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #52683

Martin T. Donahoe, MD FACP, Center for Ethics in Health Care, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201-3098, N/A, anna.keller@apha.org

Learning Objectives:

• Articulate the adverse effects of high drug costs and poor prescription medication coverage on the sick and elderly in the United States.
• Construct options for improving access of seniors to affordable, effective medications.
• Analyze the problem of impaired access to affordable and effective medications for patients with AIDS and common infectious diseases in the developing world; explore solutions.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.