Lawsuits, Health News, and COVID-19 News
State of New York v. U.S. Department of Labor
Brief Summary: This case challenges the U.S. Department of Labor’s regulation that allows communities of interest to count as an…
Franciscan Alliance v. Azar
Brief Summary: This case challenges Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination on…
Aimed Alliance Publishes New PBM Reform Resource
Aimed Alliance has published a new resource highlighting pharmacy benefit manager (PBMs) practices and proposed reforms to ensure transparency in…
HHS Launches Voluntary 340B Rebate Pilot for Negotiated Medicare Drugs
Following a May court ruling that pharmaceutical manufacturers must receive Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) approval before replacing upfront…
FDA Launches Program to Expedite Development of COVID-19 Treatments
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of the Coronavirus Treatment Acceleration Program…
CMS Clarifies Conditions of Enhanced Funding for State Medicaid Programs
On March 18, 2020, federal lawmakers enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which contained a provision that provides enhanced…
