Chapter 19

In this chapter I learned some background information on Jim Kim and his contribution in Partners to Health. With some help, he was able to lower the cost of Second-Line TB medication more than 90%. I think that this was an amazing achievement by him because before, they used to spend about 15000 dollars for drugs, and nowl, they only spend about 1500 dollars. I do not understand why drug companies do not make their special drugs more available. The high prices for drugs to treat rare cases make it difficult for that person and could possibly put their life at risk if they are unable to afford the medication they desperately need.