Nevada becomes 2nd state to give public option a shot
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill making the state’s managed health insurance program
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Louisiana bans insurers from controversial ‘white bagging’ practice
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new law in Louisiana will bar health insurers from implementing a pharmacy
Read moreFairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act
The House passed the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act (H.R. 1629) to fix the nation’s orphan drug development rules
Read moreHouse lawmakers want public option; hospitals don’t
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Democrats issued a request for information May 26 to create a public option
Read morePharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), along with Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) introduced the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas
Read moreNeal, Pallone, and Scott re-introduce historic prescription drug price negotiation legislation
(Souce – www.waysandmeans.house.gov) WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone
Read moreBusinesses offered tax credit for boosting vaccinations
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) In an effort to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S., the White House
Read moreHealth Insurance For $10 Or Less A Month? You May Qualify For New Discounts
(By Selena Simmons-Duffin for NPR) Signing up for health insurance can be a confusing headache. At the same time, the need
Read moreVA medical, pharmacy copayments cancelled through Sept. 30, 2021
(Source – www.blogs.va.gov) In March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and President Joe Biden signed it into
Read moreWhat’s In Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Support Families’ Long-Term Health Needs
(By Judith Graham for NPR) There’s widespread agreement that it’s important to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent
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