Policy

‘Prices keep rising, yet there’s no transparency’: Senate panel targets drug costs
‘Prices keep rising, yet there’s no transparency’: Senate panel targets drug costs
Lecia Bushak
May 12, 2023
3:06 pm

A Senate HELP Committee hearing left much to be desired when it comes to clarity on high drug prices. But some experts believe the needle is still shifting on change.

‘Isolated and invisible’: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy singles out loneliness as public health threat
‘Isolated and invisible’: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy singles out loneliness as public health threat
Lecia Bushak
May 5, 2023
9:45 am

In an advisory announced this week, Vivek Murthy outlined the ways social connection has been on the decline in the U.S. — and what it might mean for health outcomes.

Bipartisan support grows for PBM reform, despite pushback from industry groups
Bipartisan support grows for PBM reform, despite pushback from industry groups
Lecia Bushak
April 28, 2023
3:07 pm

Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan package that includes pharmacy benefit manager reform and provisions to increase generic drug access.

Healthcare industry awaits mifepristone decision as Biden administration, Danco Laboratories ask Supreme Court to intervene
Healthcare industry awaits mifepristone decision as Biden administration, Danco Laboratories ask Supreme Court to intervene
Lecia Bushak
April 14, 2023
1:49 pm

The requests by the federal government and Danco to the Supreme Court would aim to halt restrictions enacted by the lower court orders.

What the unwinding of Medicaid post-COVID will look like
What the unwinding of Medicaid post-COVID will look like
Lecia Bushak
April 7, 2023
4:44 pm

With the COVID-era continuous enrollment provision coming to an end, millions of people may lose Medicaid coverage in the coming months.

PBMs in crosshairs of lawmakers’ drug pricing battle
PBMs in crosshairs of lawmakers’ drug pricing battle
Lecia Bushak
March 31, 2023
5:30 am

There’s been a growing push in Congress to question the role of PBMs when it comes to high drug prices in the U.S.

Future of abortion pills hangs in the balance as court hears case against mifepristone
Future of abortion pills hangs in the balance as court hears case against mifepristone
Lecia Bushak
March 23, 2023
1:02 pm

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has hinted that he may rule in favor of anti-abortion groups who want the FDA to withdraw its approval of mifepristone.

East Palestine train derailment exposes gaps in public health messaging infrastructure
East Palestine train derailment exposes gaps in public health messaging infrastructure
Lecia Bushak
February 24, 2023
9:52 am

A slew of TikTok creators went viral and became overnight “experts” on the East Palestine disaster. But what does that mean for public health communications?

Biden administration explores ‘food as medicine’ approach by allowing Medicaid to cover groceries
Biden administration explores ‘food as medicine’ approach by allowing Medicaid to cover groceries
Lecia Bushak
February 16, 2023
2:04 pm

States like Oregon, Arkansas and Massachusetts recently received federal approval for Medicaid to cover groceries for patients who need it.

Gain-of-function research: What is it and how can the federal government better monitor it?
Gain-of-function research: What is it and how can the federal government better monitor it?
Lecia Bushak
February 8, 2023
3:26 pm

A recent report from a federal watchdog agency seeks to clarify what gain-of-function research means and pushes for strengthened oversight.

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