Episode 1521 • • 1:00:04 - 1:05:38
1521: Healthscare System
Vaccine Commercialization, Pfizer and Moderna Price Hikes
As the federal government stops purchasing COVID-19 vaccines in bulk, Pfizer and Moderna plan to raise prices to a range of $110 to $130 per dose on the open market. This represents a significant increase from the $26 per dose previously paid by the government. Jennifer Cates of the Kaiser Family Foundation notes that while insured individuals may not pay out-of-pocket, the costs will likely lead to higher insurance premiums.