3 generic drugmakers accused of ‘stonewalling’ congressional probe
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two lawmakers have accused three generic drugmakers of “coordinated obstruction” and “apparent efforts
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Legislative Update
CMS finalizes long-sought rules for Medicare CAR-T coverage
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration finalized late Wednesday long-sought rules for when Medicare will cover
Read MoreThe Health Savings for Seniors Act
A new bill in Congress aims to give older Americans a tax break for setting aside money for medical expenses.
Read MoreTrump Administration ‘Open For Business’ On Drug Imports From Canada
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) A year after calling proposals allowing Americans to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Read MoreThe House has OK’d a unique patient identifier. Here’s what should happen next
(By Shaun Grannis, John D. Halamka, and Ben Moscovitch for STAT) It isn’t every day that the House of Representatives
Read MoreGOP Senators Distance Themselves From Grassley And Trump’s Efforts To Cut Drug Prices
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) The fight between policymakers intent on lowering prescription drug prices and the drugmakers
Read MoreSummer Setbacks: The Long Road To Lower Drug Prices Hits Some Potholes
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) When Washington returned from its winter holiday break in January, it seemed everyone
Read MoreGround ambulances left out of federal surprise-billing proposals
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insured patients still receive unexpected out-of-pocket costs after ground ambulance rides, but the
Read MoreHouse launches rural healthcare task force
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House Ways and Means Committee on July 16 formed a healthcare task force for
Read MoreSurprise Medical Bill Legislation Takes A Step Forward, But Will It Lead To A Step Back?
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) The House Energy and Commerce Committee Wednesday approved its version of legislation to
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