Lawmakers push for PBM reform

December 13, 2024

Introduced by the Children's Hospital Association — This bill would be the largest effort in history to regulate the industry.

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Ocasio-Cortez: People experience denial as an 'act of violence'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York) said that denying claims from health insurance companies could be interpreted as an “act of violence” against people struggling to pay medical-related costs. said. “All of the pain that people have gone through is centered around this event. It's very important that we take a step back. This is not a comment, this is not to say it's an act of violence…

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Ohio Senate passes bill forcing hospitals to administer ivermectin and other treatments patients request

The Ohio Senate passed a bill earlier this week that would allow patients to force hospitals to administer drugs for off-label use. The passage of the bill follows years of efforts by the state's Republican lawmakers to expand access to drugs such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients, the Ohio Capital Journal reports. It was finally realized. Several prominent conservatives, including the president-elect…

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UCLA students file lawsuit California Doctors said she had a “rapid onset.” transgender surgery (NBC)
new york The law requires health insurance companies to cover epipen; Out-of-pocket costs are limited (staten island advance)
State officials ask lawmakers 300 million dollars fix the “gross neglect” of texas Medicaid Enrollment System (texas tribune)

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