Drug Pricing Initiatives: US lawmakers continue to debate the drug pricing measure introduced by House Democrats, H.R. 3 (the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act). Among other things, H.R. 3 would empower the...more
8/4/2021
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PhRMA Suit Challenges Co-Pay/Accumulator Portion of December 2020 Medicaid Rule -
On May 21, 2021, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) filed suit in the US District Court for the District of...more
5/24/2021
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Accelerated and advance payments, as well as higher reimbursement rates, aim to bridge the gap for US healthcare providers during COVID-19 crisis.
While US lawmakers and federal agencies have primarily focused on the...more
CMS takes unprecedented action to streamline regulatory requirements, expand the availability and reach of healthcare resources, and encourage new delivery models.
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE),...more