Congress Introduces Gold Card Act of 2023
On August 2, 2023, Congressman Gonzalez (TX-34) and Congressman Burgess (TX-26) introduced the GOLD CARD ACT of 2023 (H.R. 4968).…
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Congress Requests Information on Regulation of CBD
On July 27, 2023, a bipartisan group of lawmakers issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the regulation of hemp-derived…
FTC States Its’ Previous Findings on PBMs May No Longer Be Accurate
On July 20, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a statement cautioning any reliance on nine FTC advocacy letters…
CMS Audit Raises Concerns Regarding MA Plan Compliance
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services most recent Medicare Advantage (MA) audit, which covered approximately 30 percent of MA…
White House Creates Permanent Pandemic Preparedness Office
On July 21, the Biden administration announced that the White House would be creating a permanent pandemic preparedness office as…
Patient advocates claim partial victory in New York — but there’s more work to do
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New Resource Alert — KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Growth Hormone Deficiency
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children is defined as growth failure associated with inadequate growth hormone (GH) production. GH is…
Aimed Alliance Comments on Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
On July 25, 2023, Aimed Alliance submitted a comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on it…
New Resources Support Individuals with Rare Endocrine Disorders
English and Spanish materials include information on rare endocrine disorders, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and health insurance appeals. WASHINGTON, DC /…
Primary Care Providers Reluctant to Talk About CBD
Most primary care providers (PCPs) are hesitant to recommend cannabidiol (CBD) products to patients given doubts regarding the products’ safety…