Aimed Alliance Releases Biomarker Testing Fact Sheet
On June 2, 2022, Aimed Alliance released a new fact sheet on biomarker testing titled “Increase Access to Precision Medicine…
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Conversation with Aimed Alliance Featured in Patient Empowerment Network Activity Guide on Health Policy
Aimed Alliance’s staff attorney, Ashira Vantrees, spoke with the Patient Empowerment Network for their May 2022 Activity Guide on “How…
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Four Companies for Selling Unapproved CBD Products
On May 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to Free State Oils, Kingdom Harvest, Kahm CBD,…
New Report Explains How Prescription Digital Therapies Differ From Wellness Apps
In May 2022, the Digital Therapeutics Alliance released a report titled DTx Value Assessment & Integration Guide. This new report…
Health Affairs Re-Releases Article on The Effects of Violence on Health
Whether directly or indirectly experienced, violence can have a negative impact on the health of individuals and communities. For example,…
New Study Provides Information on the Impact of CBD on Consumer’s Health
In March 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the need for more data to address the gaps…
The American Hospital Association Calls for Action on Prior Authorizations in Medicare Advantage Plans
On May 19, 2022, the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare…
FDA Asks Congress for New Authority To Regulate CBD
When addressing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) reluctancy to develop new regulations for cannabidiol (CBD), FDA Commissioner Robert Califf…
The White House and Federal Agencies Focus on Addressing Long COVID
Some patients that have recovered from a COVID-19 infection experience what the CDC has termed “long-COVID”. Long-COVID is a condition…
AHIP Pushes Back on HHS Efforts To Ensure Non-Discrimination in Plan Design
In its 2023 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule (2023 NBPP), the U.S. Department of Health and Human…