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Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Coverage of Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator in the Nexus archive.
Joel Dodgeperson1Christopher Meltonperson1New York City Health + Hospitalsorganization1city-owned pharmaciestopic1Medicaidtopic1Medicaretopic1pharmacy closurestopic1Elizabeth Warrenperson1U.S. Congressorganization1The Vergeorganization1AI industrytopic12008 recessiontopic1financial crisistopic1consumer financial regulatororganization1
- Mamdani Meds? Think Tank Pitches City-Owned Pharmacies to Lower Drug Prices
A progressive policy group proposes city-owned pharmacies in New York to lower drug prices and address gaps caused by chain pharmacy closures. The plan aims to leverage the existing NYC Health + Hospitals system and support independent pharmacies, citing declining pharmacy availability and rising prices as key issues.
- AI failure could trigger the next financial crisis, warns Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns that the AI industry's rapid growth and spending practices could lead to a financial crisis similar to the 2008 recession, urging Congress to intervene. She highlights 'striking' parallels between the current AI boom and past economic bubbles, emphasizing the need for regulatory action.