Insights provides context and perspective about key pharmacy trends and issues

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Public Policy
Better Public Policy on Opioids
As our nation fights an opioid epidemic, policies designed to balance access and appropriate utilization can help prevent and reduce misuse and abuse. Concerted effort at the state and... More
Commentary
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Public Policy
Legislators Weighing Laws that Could Roll Back PBM Tools
This fall, as state legislatures reconvene, they’ll consider dozens of bills aimed at restricting PBM tools like utilization management that help control costs while ensuring appropriate... More
Commentary
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Public Policy
Health Care Reform Stalls After Key Senate Vote
With all efforts so far to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act having failed, the future of health care reform is uncertain. More
Commentary
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Public Policy
A New Agenda for the FDA
A focus on prioritizing generic review and fostering competition could help in the battle against sky-rocketing prescription drug costs. More
Commentary
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Public Policy
Advocating for Better Drug Pricing Policy at HHS
Lowering out-of-pocket consumer costs, ending manipulation and abuse of FDA regulations, and fostering greater competition can help lower high prescription drug costs. More
Commentary
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Public Policy
House Votes to Dismantle the ACA – Now What?
House Republicans passed their version of a new health care law, but the Senate version is likely to be very different. A replacement for ACA may take some time. More
Commentary
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Public Policy
ACA, After The Elections
With the Republican Party maintaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and President-elect Donald Trump preparing to assume office, their long-sought goal of... More
Commentary
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Public Policy
Cadillac Tax
The high-cost health plan tax – excise or "Cadillac" tax as it is commonly known – is one of the yet-to-be implemented portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The purpose of... More
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Public Policy
Advocating for Better Public Policy on Pharmacy Benefits
Plan sponsors who provide prescription drug coverage to their plan members count on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to help ensure appropriate utilization, lower costs and improved health... More
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