Four approaches the new Congress should take to rein in prescription drug costs
The new Congress should with a renewed legislative effort rein in prescription drug costs by targeting antitrust abuses is the
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Legislative Update
2021 Special Enrollment Period in response to the COVID-19 Emergency
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) national emergency has presented unprecedented challenges for the American public. Millions of
Read MoreStates Move Ahead With Canada Drug Importation While Awaiting Signal From Biden
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Florida, Colorado and several New England states are moving ahead with efforts to
Read MoreThe Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
In late December, after several days of closed-door negotiations, congress passed a legislative package containing a mixture of Medicare policy
Read MoreNew Ohio law protects 340B hospitals from extra PBM charges
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Jan. 6 signed a bill into law that
Read MoreHospital Prices Just Got a Lot More Transparent. What Does This Mean for You?
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Hospitals face the new year with new requirements to post price information they
Read MoreNo Surprises Act signed into law; insurers lose yearslong lobbying battle
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) A measure to end surprise medical bills for emergency and scheduled care was
Read MoreSurprise! Congress Takes Steps to Curb Unexpected Medical Bills
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Most Americans tell pollsters they’re worried about being able to afford an unexpected
Read More27 senators urge inclusion of surprise-billing deal in year-end package
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Twenty-seven senators are urging Senate leaders to include a measure to ban surprise
Read More$200 Medicare drug discount cards get key approval
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A nonprofit group that helps the IRS set the standards for health benefits
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