The American Hospital Association (AHA) ran a survey of 300 hospitals and health systems to determine the overall impact of cuts made to the 340B prescription drug pricing program. It found an enormous financial impact on struggling hospitals, specifically those in rural and underserved areas.
The 340B drug pricing program requires...
Sen. McSally has drawn fire since her race for Senate in 2018 in which she was challenged on her interest in protecting patients and consumers from industry costs.
Since McSally's appointment early last year, the Senator has been looking out for ways to improve her reputation with Arizona’s seniors before her upcoming challenge...National News
The practice of funding co-pays so members don’t feel the impact of price increases was alleged against Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Lundbeck LLC and Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The so-called “patient assistance programs” were set up to funnel money to patient for co-pays.
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Attorney Andrew Lelling’s...National News
HHS released proposed rules for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in November. On Tuesday February 26th, the Senate took testimony from seven drug company executives.
The pharmaceutical companies placed blame on the Pharmacy Benefit Management companies (PBMs) and warned that if they were to face outrageous solutions to lower...Arizona News
The City Council voted 8-0 Wednesday to take legal action against drug manufacturers and distributors to recoup some of the money the city has spent fighting the opioid epidemic.
More than 500 Arizonans have died of suspected opioid-related death since June 15, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
In June, Gov....