22. Speaking Out Against Discrimination in Healthcare with Terry Wilcox

Age or possible disability does not impact the value of a human life. Unfortunately, the Institute of Clinical and Economic Review, or ICER, produces recommendations on how much new drugs should cost based on these same considerations—age or possible disability. It is time for patients to say enough is enough. Here at the Alliance, we believe in the power of patient advocacy, and we are proud to stand against this discrimination in healthcare.  Thankfully, we are not alone in our fight against discrimination and our desire to help patients get the best care possible. Organizations like Patients Rising are doing incredible work to empower patients and to fight against discriminatory healthcare rationing. Terry Wilcox, the Executive Director of Patients Rising, talks with Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin about quality-adjusted life years and why they are bad for patients and older adults in particular.  Learn more about Patients Rising at https://www.patientsrising.org/.