Health Policy Snapshot: April 2024

Health Policy Snapshot: April 2024

State Prescription Drug Affordability Board bills gain momentum in Connecticut and Rhode Island; Virginia bill still awaits action by Governor YoungkinLegislation that would create drug pricing review boards continues to advance at the state level, evidence that state...
Health Policy Snapshot: April 2024

Health Policy Snapshot: November 2023

The first big challenge for new House Speaker Mike Johnson: Another looming government shutdown Newly elected Speaker of the U.S. House, Mike Johnson (R-LA), has little time to rest as he begins his new role.  Johnson will need to corral the House GOP caucus (a...
Health Policy Snapshot: April 2024

Health Policy Snapshot: September 2023

Feds Release Top 10 Medicare Part D Drugs List; More Lawsuits Filed Against Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its long-awaited list of the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs that will be subject to negotiation...
Health Policy Snapshot: April 2024

Health Policy Snapshot: July 2023

State Medicaid programs struggle with post-PHE redetermination process; Estimated 1.6M already disenrolledWith the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) in May, state Medicaid officials have begun the enormous task of redetermining who is eligible for...
Health Policy Snapshot: April 2024

Health Policy Snapshot: March 2023

President Biden’s 2024 Budget: Heavy on Health Care Spending, but Congressional Leaders Aren’t Impressed President Biden’s 2024 budget proposal released March 9 included several major health care provisions, including more prescription drug pricing reforms and...