American Patients First
President Trump will outline a multipart blueprint to lower drug prices called American Patients First on Friday. Among the key
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Legislative Update
Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act
A bill called the Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act, includes $5.2 billion to keep the
Read More4 New Ways You Can Avoid Fines For Not Having Health Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) There are already more than a dozen reasons people can use to avoid
Read MoreCalifornia Aims To Tackle Health Care Prices In Novel Rate-Setting Proposal
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) Backed by labor and consumer groups, a California lawmaker
Read MoreCan You Hear Me Now? Senate Bill On Hearing Aids May Make The Answer ‘Yes’
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Last December, Deb Wiese bought hearing aids for her parents, one for each
Read MoreOhio bans ‘gag orders’ in PBM contracts: 3 things to know
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Ohio Department of Insurance issued a bulletin April 4 to boost drug
Read MoreMedicare puts off decision on lowering drug prices patients pay at the pharmacy
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services laid out a bevy of initiatives
Read MorePharmacy gag clause
A new bill introduced in the Senate would end the “pharmacy gag clause” which is a tactic under which a
Read MoreHouse lawmakers hope to bring opioid legislation to vote before Memorial Day
(By Lev Facher for STAT) A key House committee will hold the last of three major hearings to address the
Read MoreCalif. Bill Targets Profiteering In Addiction Treatment, Dialysis Industries
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) A California lawmaker is seeking to rein in addiction
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