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bill3766
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Post-Election Trends: What Pharmacy Stakeholders Need to Know
The 2024 election results will boost Republican priorities in pharmacy regulation, with potential changes at federal and state levels.
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bill3766
Dec 17, 20241 min read
6 healthcare positions of RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to lead HHS, holds healthcare positions that could impact public health, pharma, and health systems
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bill3766
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Shifting Power in Washington: What’s Next for the ACA?
Trump's return could fuel GOP efforts to weaken or repeal the ACA, but political and procedural challenges remain.
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bill3766
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Health Insurance Coverage Hits New High as ACA Enrollment Starts
Open enrollment for ACA plans began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15, 2025.
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bill3766
Nov 6, 20241 min read
The Drug Affordability Dilemma: Americans Facing Financial Strain Over Prescription Costs
A PhRMA survey shows 51% of insured Americans can't predict prescription costs, while 38% face rising out-of-pocket expenses.
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bill3766
Nov 5, 20241 min read
Healthcare on the Ballot: 6 Critical Issues to Watch in the 2024 Election
Here’s a look at some of the most significant changes in health policies that could depend on who wins the White House.
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bill3766
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Legal Action Seeks to Overturn Administration's Short-Term Health Plan Rules
A Texas lawsuit seeks to block Biden's new rules on short-term health plans and expanded consumer disclosures.
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bill3766
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Workforce Implications of Project 2025's Labor and Reproductive Health Policies
Project 2025 : Judge Shopping, Abortion rights, Nursing Unions & Future for Healthcare Workers
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bill3766
Oct 29, 20241 min read
Unpacking the 2024 Election's Consequences for Employee Benefits and Healthcare
Millions have voted in the 2024 election, with results poised to reshape employee benefits and healthcare based on new congressional control
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bill3766
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Reassessing Health Savings Accounts: What’s Next?c
In June 2022, experts argued that health savings accounts (HSAs) fail to serve their intended purpose and should be abolished.
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bill3766
Oct 27, 20241 min read
Election 2024: Why Children's Health Should Be Our Top Priority
A survey shows 71% of US voters believe children's needs are often overlooked, despite kids making up 22% of the population.
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bill3766
Oct 24, 20241 min read
When Good Intentions Backfire: The Affordable Care Act and Increasing Insurance Premiums
Insurance premiums are set to rise 7% in 2025, driven by market consolidation from the Affordable Care Act, which aimed to lower costs.
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bill3766
Oct 22, 20241 min read
White House Advocates for Insurance Payment of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
The rule mandates health plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and certain devices, like IUDs, with no cost-sharing.
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bill3766
Oct 17, 20241 min read
The US Supreme Court And The Uncertain Future Of Preventive Care
As the US Supreme Court begins its 2024–25 term, it may consider a significant case, Braidwood v. Becerra , which could impact the...
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bill3766
Oct 16, 20241 min read
State-Level Solutions to the Growing Medical Debt Crisis
Medical debt, widespread issue in the fragmented U.S. health system, burdens millions of low and middle income Americans seeking care.
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bill3766
Oct 15, 20241 min read
Employer Contributions Get Flexible: IRS Allows Benefit Allocation
The IRS now allows employees to allocate employer contributions across different benefits, offering more flexibility in customizing plans.
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bill3766
Oct 9, 20241 min read
Health Spending Projections: How Much Growth Should We Expect?
Future health spending growth using National Health Expenditure (NHE) projections and explores past trends in U.S. health spending.
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bill3766
Oct 8, 20241 min read
California Extends Pilot for Value-Based Payment Model: A New Era in Healthcare
The pilot aims to evaluate how integrated care and risk-based payments can reduce healthcare costs while enhancing performance.
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bill3766
Oct 7, 20241 min read
Long-Term Care: Rising Costs That Transcend Political Boundaries
With longer lifespans, retirees must rethink savings as rising long-term care costs continue to outpace expectations, impacting budgets.
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bill3766
Oct 6, 20241 min read
Mandatory Coverage of IVF and Fertility Services for Large Group Health Plans Begins July 1, 2025
On September 29, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 729, requiring large group health plans to cover infertility and fertility services,
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bill3766
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Lawmakers urge Biden administration to extend telehealth prescribing flexibilities for opioid use disorder
A bipartisan coalition of 24 representatives urged officials to maintain the pandemic-era changes to buprenorphine prescribing, emphasizing
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bill3766
Oct 1, 20241 min read
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Health Care Issues
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Health Care Issues
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bill3766
Sep 30, 20241 min read
73% of employees want more education on company benefits
73% of employees want more education on company benefits
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bill3766
Sep 25, 20241 min read
HR pros insights into potential workplace issues impacted by the 2024 US election
HR pros insights into potential workplace issues impacted by the 2024 US election
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bill3766
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Lawsuit Threatens Efforts To Extend Health Care To DACA Recipients
Lawsuit Threatens Efforts To Extend Health Care To DACA Recipients
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bill3766
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule
Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule
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bill3766
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate: What they said about healthcare
Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate: What they said about healthcare
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bill3766
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Capped U.S. prescription drug prices are still double that of other wealthy countries.
Capped U.S. prescription drug prices are still double that of other wealthy countries.
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bill3766
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Drug prices to be capped at $2,000 for millions of Medicare recipients starting in 2025
Drug prices to be capped at $2,000 for millions of Medicare recipients starting in 2025
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bill3766
Aug 28, 20241 min read
Implementing Revised Federal Race/Ethnicity Data Standards Won’t Sufficiently Address Health Inequities
Implementing Revised Federal Race/Ethnicity Data Standards Won’t Sufficiently Address Health Inequities
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bill3766
Aug 11, 20241 min read
Project 2025 Calls for Big Changes to Medicare, Medicaid
Project 2025 Calls for Big Changes to Medicare, Medicaid
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bill3766
Aug 8, 20241 min read
States Are Setting Up Affordability Boards To Rein in Drug Costs
States Are Setting Up Affordability Boards To Rein in Drug Costs
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bill3766
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Challenges to the financial stability of the American healthcare system
Challenges to the financial stability of the American healthcare system
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bill3766
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Where vice presidential pick Tim Walz stands on health care issues
Where vice presidential pick Tim Walz stands on health care issues
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bill3766
Aug 5, 20241 min read
Why Tim Walz’ record on Covid-19 will be a hot-button issue in 2024
Why Tim Walz’ record on Covid-19 will be a hot-button issue in 2024
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bill3766
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Medicare Savings Program Benefits Are Hard To Access. Congress And States Can Make It Easier
Medicare Savings Program Benefits Are Hard To Access. Congress And States Can Make It Easier
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bill3766
Jul 31, 20241 min read
What are the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, D?
What are the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, D?
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bill3766
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Data Science Can Enable High-Value Care In Medicaid
Data Science Can Enable High-Value Care In Medicaid
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bill3766
Jul 28, 20241 min read
The Role of Health Care in the New Presidential Election
The Role of Health Care in the New Presidential Election
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bill3766
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Kamala Harris and health policy: Maternal health, abortion rights, the Affordable Care Act, equity and AI
Kamala Harris and health policy: Maternal health, abortion rights, the Affordable Care Act, equity and AI
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bill3766
Jul 25, 20241 min read
The first round of Medicare drug price negotiations is nearing an end
The first round of Medicare drug price negotiations is nearing an end
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bill3766
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents
Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents
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bill3766
Jul 23, 20241 min read
What a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for health care in America
What a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for health care in America
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bill3766
Jul 22, 20241 min read
Achieving Medicaid Goals Through Test And Learn
Achieving Medicaid Goals Through Test And Learn
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bill3766
Jul 21, 20241 min read
Seeking the cure for medical debt
Seeking the cure for medical debt
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bill3766
Jul 18, 20241 min read
JD Vance’s views on health care: What to know
JD Vance’s views on health care: What to know
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bill3766
Jul 17, 20241 min read
Experts discuss health care and the 2024 presidential election 
Experts discuss health care and the 2024 presidential election 
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bill3766
Jul 16, 20241 min read
Restructuring Medicare Payments To Address Homelessness
Restructuring Medicare Payments To Address Homelessness
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bill3766
Jul 15, 20241 min read
Health care reforms likely to be punted to late this year
Health care reforms likely to be punted to late this year
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bill3766
Jul 14, 20241 min read
Senate unanimously endorses legislation targeting pharma 'patent thickets'
Senate unanimously endorses legislation targeting pharma 'patent thickets'
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