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FDA Announces Forthcoming Report on Regulatory Framework for CBD Products
On July 23, 2019, the FDA announced that it expects to issue an update on…
Senate Finance Committee Releases Draft Legislation to Address the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
On July 23, 2019, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Sens.…
New Rules for Health Reimbursement Accounts Could Change How Employers Offer Health Coverage
Earlier this year, the Trump Administration published a final rule on Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs),…
Newly Published Studies Highlight the Public Health Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
A University of Michigan study, which was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research…
Commonwealth Fund Compares Care Rationing in the U.S. to Countries with Universal Coverage
Critics of universal health coverage often cite “care rationing” as a reason not to move…
Federal District Court Upholds Short-Term Plan Rule
On Friday, July 19, federal District Court Judge Richard Leon sided with the Trump Administration…
Aimed Alliance Submits a Comment to the FDA Regarding the Regulation of Hemp-Derived CBD Products
In response to consumer confusion and certain health and safety risks involving food and supplement…
High Costs Frustrate Attempts to Address HIV Through Preventative Care
Reports have emerged of patients being unable to afford the regular lab tests and doctor…
Trump Administration Withdraws Rebate Proposal
On July 10, 2019, the Trump Administration announced that the rebate rule, proposed in January,…