DOL Confirms FMLA Can Be Used For Clinical Trial Participation
In November 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an advisory opinion confirming the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) could…
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Report Finds Racial Disparities in Medicare Advantage Physician Networks
A report by the Brown University Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research (CAHPR) highlights that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans,…
FTC Second Interim Staff Report Finds PBMs Significantly Mark Up Drugs
On January 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its second report investigating the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry.…
AI Task Force Publishes Report on AI Recommendations
In December 2024, the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force released the “Bipartisan House Task Force Report on Artificial Intelligence.”…
CBO Outlines Options for Reducing Federal Deficits
The 119th, Congress faces critical policy decisions to address rising federal deficits, which are projected by the Congressional Budget Office…
DEA Issues Third Extension of Temporary Telemedicine Flexibilities
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended the temporary telemedicine flexibilities allowing providers to prescribe controlled substances without an…
Health AI Coalition Releases Framework to Evaluate Safety and Effectiveness of AI Tools
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a group of stakeholders that collaborate to drive the development, evaluation, and appropriate use…
Aimed Alliance Comments Urging Revisions to Maryland’s New PDAB Rules
On November 8, 2024, Aimed Alliance submitted feedback to the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board regarding its updated rules for…
Medicare Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications Could Result in Substantial Savings
Currently, Medicare coverage for anti-obesity medications is limited to indications for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Policymakers, however, have proposed expanding…
National AI Advisory Committee Releases AI Priorities for the Next Administration
On October 10, 2024, the National AI Advisory Committee released its draft transition plan for the incoming administration. The…