Oregon PDAB Meeting Highlights Diverse Perspectives on UPLs
On July 24, 2024, the Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) held seven panels related…
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CMS Proposes Permanent Reimbursement for Audio-Only Telehealth Services
On July 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed to make…
CMS Proposes No-Cost Hepatitis B Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries
In the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…
CMS Proposes New Codes for Medicare Reimbursement of Digital Therapeutics in Mental Health Treatment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in its draft 2025 physician fee schedule,…
New Report Provides Policy Recommendations to Next Administration on AI Regulation
On July 3, the MITRE, a non-profit company that provides technical expertise on a variety…
FDA and FTC Target Illegal Delta-8 THC Copycat Foods
On July 16, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade…
Advocates Urge CMS to Ensure Coverage of All FDA-Approved PrEP Medications
On July 17, 2024, 63 organizations dedicated to ending HIV, requested the Centers for Medicaid…
New White Paper Explains Why AFP Savings May Fall Short of Expectations
A new White Paper titled “Pharmacy Benefit Alternative Funding Programs: Key Considerations for Self-Funded Plan…
Illinois Passes Monumental Healthcare Protection Act Enhancing Patient Rights and Access
On July 10, 2024, Illinois took significant strides toward improving healthcare access and patient rights…
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances FY 2025 Funding Bill with Focus on Rare Disease and AI
On July 11, 2024, the Senate Appropriations Committee met for a full committee markup and…