Description: Critics say patients are often misled by ads that advocate high-priced drugs, unapproved stem cell treatments or genetic tests.

Source: NBC.com

Date: Jan 08, 2019

Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/health-care-industry-spends-30-billion-year-marketing-n956251

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the criticisms leveled at the health care industry in this report?
• Do you agree with the assessments?
• How should the industry, governments, and the consumer deal with the issues raised?