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Do Orphan Drugs Really Need Development Incentives?

Study finds no difference in revenue between drugs for rare diseases and the general population

May 09, 2023
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Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA's Preventive Care Coverage Requirements

Both sides likely to appeal the ruling

Mar 30, 2023
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AMA Edges Closer to Supporting Public Option

Members will also oppose employer mandates requiring docs to sign contracts waiving due process

Nov 16, 2022
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Federal Court Judge Mulls Challenge to ACA Preventive Care Mandates

Ruling could affect provision of free contraceptive care, vaccines

Aug 05, 2022
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Biden Announces Rule to Fix the Affordable Care Act's 'Family Glitch'

Also signs executive order urging federal agencies to continue efforts to expand health coverage

Apr 05, 2022
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How to Achieve Healthcare for All? Question Still Divides Lawmakers

But both Democrats and Republicans say they're concerned about hospital consolidation

Feb 18, 2022
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Opinion
Is Lower Drug Pricing Actually Within Reach?

Let's not let it slip through our fingers this time around

Nov 03, 2021
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Opinion
Lower Drug Pricing Is About Our Patients

Pharmaceutical and political interests should not undermine much-needed reform

Oct 29, 2021
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Biden Announces Deal With Congress on Infrastructure Bill

Medicare hearing benefits make the cut, but dental, vision, drug-pricing provisions are left out

Oct 28, 2021
President Joe Biden promotes his Build Back Better infrastructure plan
Anesthesiologist Sees Health as a Big Issue in Her Run for Senate

Maternal health, abortion rights, and improving the ACA are all on the agenda for Val Arkoosh

Aug 30, 2021
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Infrastructure Bill Negotiations Likely to Drag on for Awhile, Analyst Says

Two bills under consideration, both contain healthcare provisions

Aug 19, 2021
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Big Changes to ACA Unlikely During Current Congress, Expert Suggests

Neither Republicans nor Democrats likely to prevail, says Thomas Barker

Jun 21, 2021
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Congress Slams AbbVie Over Price Hikes, 'Frivolous' Patents

Dems say "loopholes" in U.S. drug pricing system are to blame, push for price negotiation

May 19, 2021
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Conservatives Should Plan Now to Avoid Past Healthcare Missteps, Advocates Say

"We are doomed to repeat the same mistakes if we don't look back at 2017"

Apr 21, 2021
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