FORUM TOPIC

medical research

  • In this edition

    With our nation approaching the third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the state of pandemic preparedness in America and the fact that our country has fewer doctors than virtually every other developed country in the world.

  • BREAKING POINT

    The United States has fewer physicians per capita than virtually every other developed country. At first glance, our lack of physicians is a puzzle. 

  • How the 21st Century Cures Act Paved the Way for the COVID-19 Vaccine

    The legislation has helped accelerate the approval and delivery of not only critical treatments, cures, and medical devices, but of vaccines that have saved a countless number of lives this year.

  • Now is the Time to Restart and Reinvest in American Research

    Since the pandemic began, Congress has spent nearly $6 trillion on relief packages. Of that, only .1% has gone to restarting the research work stopped by COVID. We need to change that.

  • A Necessary Investment

    By ALLISON LEA Federal spending on basic research has not only saved lives over the years, but has also resulted in medical breakthroughs and helped fuel America’s economic growth.