Health Affairs September 21, 2025
Publisher’s note: This series was paid for by National Minority Quality Forum. The views expressed are the authors’ own.
Introduction
Human health is governed by natural laws — immutable biological rhythms and processes that require precision, consistency, and timely intervention. As Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger described, life is a delicate order maintained against the natural pull of entropy. Healthcare policies must align with these laws to avoid disrupting the fragile biological balance patients rely on.
Across the country, states are establishing Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) in response to concerns about rising medication costs. As of February 2025, eleven states — including Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New...
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