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Senate Finance Scraps Medicare Doc Fix Language From Reconciliation Text
The Senate Finance Committee on Monday (June 16) notably omitted from its long-awaited reconciliation text a House-backed provision that would provide physicians some payment relief by tying future Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor updates to a percentage of the Medicare Economic Index (MEI).
Read MoreSenate Republicans have unveiled their version of the 'big, beautiful bill.' Here are 3 things to know
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee have unveiled that chamber's version of the "big, beautiful" reconciliation package, which includes notable changes from the House's proposal.
Read MoreTargeted cancer drugs may replace chemo for some patients — and drugmakers say they're getting closer
Chemotherapy has long been a cornerstone of cancer treatment, saving millions of lives.
Read MoreThe Catch in Catching Cancer Early
The discovery began, as many breakthroughs do, with an observation that didn’t quite make sense.
Read MoreCancer Care Advocates in D.C. Ask Congress to Protect Independent Community Oncology
More than 100 advocates from 23 states assembled on Capitol Hill yesterday to meet with their members of Congress and ask for support of independent community oncology. The advocates, including patients, survivors and their family members, oncologists, hematologists, pharmacists and pharmacy team members, and practice administrators, gathered under the banner of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) and asked members of Congress to implement policy fixes that increase the affordability of treatment, remove obstacles to care, and ensure practice longevity so future patients have easy access to care. COA and its advocates held almost 100 meetings with members of Congress and their staff.
Read MoreAMA Votes To Create Prior Auth Database, Punts Lawsuit Proposal
The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates voted Monday (June 9) to adopt resolutions aimed at curbing the harms of prior authorization, including the creation of a national database to track its effects and an expanded public awareness campaign to highlight how the practice delays necessary care for patients.
Read MoreStates push hospital price caps to rein in spending
States are turning to hospital price caps as other regulatory policies have yet to significantly slow healthcare spending.
Read MoreIndependent pharmacies welcome legislation targeting drug middlemen
Independent pharmacies applauded legislation that is awaiting the governor’s signature, saying it would help them stay afloat as many of them struggle to survive.
Read MoreJ&J Survey Of Oncologists Reveals Challenges With Awareness & Access
A conversation with Biljana Naumovic, worldwide vice president, global commercial strategy, oncology, Johnson & Johnson Doctor talking with a male nurse in tomography x-ray room-GettyImages-1865001557 Oncology research is complicated, it’s moving incredibly fast, and Biljana Naumovic knows it.
Read MoreThe 340B Contract Pharmacy Market in 2025: Big Chains and PBMs Tighten Their Grip
The 340B Drug Pricing Program has emerged as a growing source of profits for pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
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