When the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee launched a 2016 inquiry into a sudden 500-percent price hike on EpiPens (which are used to treat severe allergic reactions),
It was an example of

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The sudden 500-percent price hike on EpiPens is an example of a crisis that requires a "fire alarm" oversight response, as opposed to continuous monitoring (police patrol) or evaluation of long-term policies (privatization or health and well-being oversight). The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's 2016 inquiry was a reaction to the crisis, aimed at finding a solution and preventing similar incidents in the future.

When the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Launched a 2016