May 2, 2025
Pills are generally easier for patients to take than biologics. Further, small molecules have proved particularly effective at battling many deadly diseases , cancer high among them. And now, the IRA's pill penalty seemingly guarantees that we'll get fewer new drugs.
Apr 24, 2025
Delaying coverage of breakthrough weight-loss medications is not the right approach. America's epidemic of obesity poses an urgent threat not just to public health but to our health system and long-term prosperity.
Apr 17, 2025
Last month, the Trump administration proposed a new rule to ensure "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability" on Obamacare's health insurance exchanges.
Apr 11, 2025
President Donald Trump announced a raft of tariffs last week. All imports will be subject to a 10% import duty. Those from China will be subject to a 145% tariff. Imports from the European Union will be hit with a levy of 20%.Pharmaceuticals appear to be exempt from the...
Apr 2, 2025
A new paper by the America First Policy Institute, a think tank with close ties to the Trump administration, has revived the debate over global drug pricing.
Mar 25, 2025
Extending Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants provides a strong incentive for people to come to the United States illegally, and to settle in states with permissive Medicaid programs.
Mar 20, 2025
It's important to point out that, historically, Medicaid hasn't been all that successful at what should be its core function, improving the health of its beneficiaries. Medicaid is, first and foremost, a coverage program for the needy, not a cash machine for causes.
Mar 11, 2025
Unless lawmakers act right away to protect access to telehealth services under Medicare, seniors could soon find themselves facing a different kind of public health emergency.