HHS opens door to possibility of importing some drugs to drive down prices
(By Erin Mershon for ST A T) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is opening up the door to importing prescription
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Author: Eileen Cook
Merck joins the list of drug makers agreeing to freeze or lower some prices
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) As political pressure on the pharmaceutical industry builds, Merck has become the latest
Read MoreNew proposal would remove safe-harbor protections for drug rebates
The Office of Management and Budget was sent a proposed regulation that would make changes to federal safe harbor protections
Read MoreStakeholders want CMS to use analytics to stop fraudulent payments
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review ) In a July 17 House Ways and Means Committee hearing, government officials
Read MoreMedicare’s bundled-payment system did not reduce costs
In a new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found Medicare’s bundled-payment system did not
Read MoreFDA’s Gottlieb slams drug makers for stalling release of biosimilars
(By Erin Mershon for ST A T) WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Wednesday accused drug
Read MoreNovartis hits the brakes on price hikes as political pressure builds
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) In response to the heated political rhetoric over the cost of prescription drugs,
Read MoreWhat is a Medigap supplement plan?
What is a Medigap supplement plan and what does it cover? In Philip Moeller’s “Ask Phil” column, he gives a
Read MoreHurricane Maria Still Taking A Toll On Puerto Rico’s Seniors
(By Sarah Varney for Kaiser Health News in collaboration with PBS NewsHour) The question of who will care for Puerto
Read MoreGOP chairman, HHS’ Azar in talks to restart ACA’s $10.4B risk-adjustment payments
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee,
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