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House Set to Vote on Pelosi Drug Pricing Plan
The plan has garnered attention and debate since it was first introduced in September.
Finance
HHS Announces CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid Will Offer HIV Medication for Free
Qualified patients will receive free PrEP medication no later than March 30, 2020, the agency announced.
Strategy
President Trump Promises Drug Importation Plan Soon
The president tweeted that he and HHS Secretary Alex Azar will release a plan to allow states to import prescription...
Strategy
Bristol-Myers Squibb Completes $74B Celgene Acquisition
The transaction closed after the parties agreed to sell off a major psoriasis drug.
Finance
KY Hospital to Pay $10.1M to Resolve False Claims, Anti-kickback Allegations
The settlement resolves allegations that the hospital knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare for drugs that did not meet coverage...
Finance
Voters Say Congress Needs To Curb Drug Prices, But Are Lawmakers Listening?
Why do the odds look grim for Congress to pass significant drug pricing legislation this year?
Strategy
Reference Pricing Could Cut Drug Prices, Report Finds
It's not a panacea but 'could make a significant impact.'
Finance
FDA Chalks Up Record 1,171 Generic Drug Approvals
The administration set a record in fiscal year 2017, beat it in fiscal year 2018, then beat it again in...
Finance
Centene, Walgreens Announce PBM Partnership
The two healthcare companies have investment stakes in RxAdvance, a cloud-based pharmacy benefit manager.
Finance
HR Leaders Discuss Plan Design, Rebuilding Trust With PBMs
One major question facing PBMs is what role do these entities play in the larger scheme, especially as the healthcare...
Finance
Large Chain Pharmacies Have Lowest Cash Prices for Generics, Less Variation
Consumers might be better off price shopping for generic prescription drugs, according to a new study.
Strategy
Industry Stakeholders React to Pelosi's Drug Pricing Plan
The Speaker's proposal generated ample discussion around its potential impact.