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Holland & Knight Health Dose: May 13, 2025

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U.S. House of Representatives committees are scheduled to begin markups on additional portions of the budget reconciliation package on May 13, 2025. Both the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Energy...more

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Drug Pricing & Access in 2025: Issues to Watch and Developing Strategies

The pharmaceutical industry is a critical component of the global economy, impacting public health, national security, and economic stability. Recent developments—including investigations into the national security...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Mintz IRA Update — Fourth Edition: Q1 2025

Mintz’s Pharmacy Benefits and PBM Contracting Practice is pleased to present the ‘Fourth Edition: Q1 2025’ of our Mintz IRA Update, a regular publication that delves into developments of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...more

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2024 Post-Election Analysis

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Following a hotly contested election, Donald Trump is once again the president-elect and will return to the White House on January 20, 2025. He will do so with a dominant electoral college win, potentially a win of the...more

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FTC Files Suit Against the Three Largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) – Caremark Rx, Express Scripts (ESI) and OptumRx – alleging that the PBMs and their related group purchasing organizations...more

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FTC Escalates Battle Against PBMs With Complaint on Insulin Pricing

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FTC’s challenge is the culmination of years of investigation, but choice of venue and theories of harm reveal potential weaknesses....more

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Antitrust and Competition Life Sciences Quarterly Update Q2 2024

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To date, 2024 has not yet seen the type of mega-merger (Pfizer/Seagen) or level of agency enforcement (Sanofi/Maze or Amgen/Horizon) as 2023. But two notable investigations — one still active — show the Federal Trade...more

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PBM Policy and Legislative Update — Summer 2024

Mintz’s PBM practice is pleased to present a 2024 year-to-date PBM Policy and Legislative Update. This edition builds upon prior issues and summarizes activity from January through June that impacts the PBM industry. It...more

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FTC Issues Interim Report on Ongoing Study of Pharmacy Benefit Managers

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On July 9, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released an interim report describing their ongoing study of pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”) and their impact on access to and affordability of medicines....more

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New Jersey Statutory Update Part I

Every year, the New Jersey legislature passes statutes that impact healthcare beyond rate increases under the Medicaid program. Last year was no different, and the discussion below highlights some of those statutes, such as...more

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HHS Releases New Proposal to Address Drug Shortages

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A few weeks ago, Regs & Eggs focused on nine health-related issues that were not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 President’s Budget. Another policy absent from the budget was the Administration’s plan to address drug...more

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Navigating the Future of Pharmacy Law: Key Takeaways From the 2023 American Society of Pharmacy Law Conference

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Earlier this month, the American Society of Pharmacy Law hosted its annual conference in San Antonio, TX. This gathering of industry leaders provided a unique opportunity to delve into the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy...more

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform: What’s on the Horizon?

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The price of prescription drugs has brought scrutiny to the entire drug supply chain. Congress and other policymakers continue to seek opportunities to lower costs for patients and the federal government. Pharmacy benefit...more

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