State attorneys general call for federal PBM reforms
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) State attorneys general are urging Congress to pass three bills that would reform
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House passes site-neutral policy, transparency, PBM reform package
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The House passed a relatively major health care package late Monday, an end-of-year
Read MoreMedicare bills pass House committee: 3 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced 19 pieces of legislation Dec. 7,
Read MoreSave Billions or Stick With Humira? Drug Brokers Steer Americans to the Costly Choice
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) Tennessee last year spent $48 million on a single drug, Humira — about
Read MoreCMS proposes rules to improve Medicaid drug price transparency
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing a set of rules for drug manufacturers, pharmaceutical benefit managers
Read MoreAHIP, AHA point fingers on cost of specialty drugs
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurer groups say hospitals are to blame for higher costs of specialty drugs,
Read MoreWhy Does Insulin Cost So Much? Big Pharma Isn’t the Only Player Driving Prices
(By Arthur Allen for Kaiser Health News) Eli Lilly & Co.’s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major
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