Policy and Legislation
The bill would alter the 340B statute so that covered entities can use contract pharmacies to dispense outpatient drugs.
Data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and flu, Kennedy says.
The administration wants drugmakers to bring medication prices more closely in line with the Most-Favored Nation pricing approach.
The increase is more than the 2.4% proposed in April but remains “insufficient,” says National Alliance for Care at Home.
WEDI applauded the pledge made by 60 organizations, including 11 health systems and 5 payers.
Total estimated payments to IPFs are expected to increase by 2.4%, or $70 million, next year.
That translates to an increase in payments of $1.16 billion compared to this year.
An Advanced Explanation of Benefits for upfront estimates remains an outstanding provision of the No Surprises Act, senators say.
Judge finds the law favors locally operated pharmacies, a violation of the Constitution's Commerce Clause.
The bill would fine health insurance companies that fail to pay physicians within 30 days after losing the IDR process.