Florida Bill to Regulate Hemp-Derived Products Advances
The Florida Senate recently voted to restrict the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products. SB 1698 addresses health and safety concerns…
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New Resources for Consumers & Employers: DC Decision Bans Copay Accumulators
On September 29, 2023, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia held that the 2021 NBPP, which…
FDA Guidance Emphasizes Patient Engagement in Rare Disease Drug Development
The FDA recently released updated guidance, titled “Rare Diseases: Considerations for the Development of Drugs and Biological Products,” emphasizing the…
NEW White Paper on Alternative Funding Programs
In recent years, the adoption of alternative funding programs (AFPs) among self-funded employer-sponsored plans has risen rapidly. However, few employers…
Study Finds 340B Hospitals Significantly Markup Infusion Drugs
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examined the pricing practices of hospitals participating in the…
Senators Seek Input on Draft 340B Reform Bill
The Senate 340B Working Group is soliciting additional stakeholder input on key longstanding issues surrounding the Medicare 340B program. The…
MDPC’s New Policy Paper on Parkinson’s Disease Care Access
This month, the Movement Disorder Policy Coalition (MDPC) released a new policy paper, “Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Treatment While Working Toward…
Senate Pushes for FTC Progress in PBM Investigation
Senate Commerce Committee leaders, Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley, along with 12 lawmakers, are requesting an update from the Federal…
“Plan E”: A Proposal for a Universal Benefit for Cell and Gene Therapies
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) have provided new optimism for patients living with diseases previously considered untreatable. These groundbreaking treatments…
Canadians Express Concerns Regarding Florida’s Importation Program
Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada is facing a potential setback as Canadian officials are expressing concerns about…