Aimed Alliance and NORM Release 2025 Open Enrollment Brochures
The 2025 Open Enrollment period is fast approaching! The 2025 Open Enrollment period of individuals, small group and large group…
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FTC Files Lawsuit Against Three Major PBMs
On September 20th, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and OptumRx –…
CA Governor Signs Healthcare-AI Laws Establishing New Safeguards
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two new healthcare-related artificial intelligence (AI) bills that introduce regulations for payers using…
CMS Covers PrEP as Preventative Service
On September 30, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its decision to cover all forms of…
Aimed Alliance Releases New Resource on Vermont Step Therapy Law
During the 2024 legislative session, Vermont passed a step-therapy law that placed guardrails on step-therapy policies to protect health care…
Analysis Finds that Despite State Laws, Health Plans Still Use Copay Accumulators
On August 28, 2024, The AIDS Institute released an analysis revealing that despite laws banning copay accumulator policies, health insurance…
Maryland PDAB Approves UPL Action Plan and Updated Cost Review Regulations
At its September 10th meeting, the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) approved its upper payment limit (UPL) action plan…
Colorado PDAB’s September Meeting: Updates on Affordability Review and UPL Rulemaking
On September 6, 2024, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) and Prescription Drug Affordability Council (PDAC) convened to discuss…
Aimed Alliance’s New Report on AFPs: Navigating Today’s Pharmacy Benefits Efficiently, Effectively, and Ethically
The rising cost of healthcare, and prescription drugs in particular, is a source of anxiety for employers with each new…
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…