SPOTLIGHT -
Hackers disclose personal information stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.
2023 saw important firsts in vaccine approvals and more are expected this year
FDA gave nod to six vaccines in 2023, including RSV for infants and older adults
Feds drop appeal in court case involving drug copay accumulators for patients
Move could benefit patients, which sparked praise from lawmakers, but advocate says clarity is needed on court ruling.
Medicare to kick off drug price negotiations in February
New study finds prices of targeted drugs are three times higher in U.S. than elsewhere
Lawsuits expected over Medicare drug price negotiation
Experts expect more lawsuits challenging CMS’s authority to negotiate drug prices for Medicare Part D.
Pharmacy Benefit Managers scrutinized during congressional hearing
Senators want more insight into PBM practices and the role they play in the healthcare ecosystem.
Senators seek PBM transparency in reintroduced bill
The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley and Maria Cantwell, aims to increase transparency of PBM business practices.
The Inflation Reduction Act's positive impact on your heart failure patients
The Inflation Reduction Act’s cap on annual out-of-pocket spending and changes to coverage gaps could save Medicare patients more than $1,000 on heart failure medications.