He cherry picks data and tells half-truths: Doctor slams RFK Jr.'s video on vaccines

Healthcare Policy & Drug Pricing - Pfizer commits to offering all prescription medications to Medicaid at most favored nation's prices, aiming to significantly reduce Medicaid costs [1] - Pfizer will participate in trumprx.gov, offering discounted treatments for patients not using insurance, but its benefit for insured individuals is questionable [2] - Concerns arise whether trumprx.gov offers something new compared to existing programs like Cost Plus Drugs or direct-to-consumer offerings from pharmaceutical companies [4] - The voluntary nature of the program raises doubts about compliance from other pharmaceutical companies and its long-term viability [5] Vaccine & Public Health - An official is criticized for downplaying the role of vaccines in reducing infectious diseases, particularly polio and rubella [6][7][8] - Experts warn about potential resurgence of eradicated diseases due to misinformation and undermining of vaccine importance [10] - The vast majority of people think vaccines are useful and necessary [12] Government Shutdown Impact on Healthcare - Expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies due to the shutdown could affect 4 million families, potentially doubling their premiums and impacting access to affordable healthcare [13] - Telehealth and in-home care visits, reliant on government funding, are affected by the shutdown [14] - Medicare and Medicaid payment delays to hospitals are expected, potentially leading to staff furloughs and delays in care [15]