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04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today...
04/23/2026
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04/23/2026
Danielle Sposato
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today announced a new agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Regeneron aimed at aligning US prescription drug prices with those paid in other developed nations under a most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing model.
The Trump Administration today...
04/23/2026
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04/02/2026
Danielle Sposato
April 2, 2026 — Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on imported patented pharmaceutical products and their ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing national security and supply...
April 2, 2026 — Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on imported patented pharmaceutical products and their ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, citing national security and supply...
April 2, 2026 — Washington, D.C....
04/02/2026
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03/11/2026
Danielle Sposato
Aetna Inc. has agreed to pay $117.7 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting or failing to withdraw inaccurate diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees, resulting in inflated payments...
Aetna Inc. has agreed to pay $117.7 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting or failing to withdraw inaccurate diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees, resulting in inflated payments...
Aetna Inc. has agreed to pay...
03/11/2026
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02/06/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The Trump Administration has announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a new website designed to provide American patients with access to prescription drug prices aligned with the lowest paid in other developed nations. The initiative applies...
The Trump Administration has announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a new website designed to provide American patients with access to prescription drug prices aligned with the lowest paid in other developed nations. The initiative applies...
The Trump Administration has...
02/06/2026
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01/09/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally launched the Office of Rural Health Transformation, creating a dedicated hub to oversee a $50 billion, 5-year effort to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally launched the Office of Rural Health Transformation, creating a dedicated hub to oversee a $50 billion, 5-year effort to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care...
The Centers for Medicare &...
01/09/2026
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11/26/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) warns that gaps in NIH oversight have heightened fraud, waste, and abuse risks across its Other Transaction (OT) awards. The findings come amid a rapid expansion of OT use—from under...
A new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) warns that gaps in NIH oversight have heightened fraud, waste, and abuse risks across its Other Transaction (OT) awards. The findings come amid a rapid expansion of OT use—from under...
A new report from the Office of...
11/26/2025
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11/25/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The No Surprises Act (NSA) is shielding Americans from nearly 20 million surprise medical bills each year, but the federal arbitration system intended to resolve payment disputes is being overwhelmed and undermined by large volumes of...
The No Surprises Act (NSA) is shielding Americans from nearly 20 million surprise medical bills each year, but the federal arbitration system intended to resolve payment disputes is being overwhelmed and undermined by large volumes of...
The No Surprises Act (NSA) is...
11/25/2025
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11/24/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized new 2026 hospital price transparency rules requiring hospitals nationwide to publish verified, standardized pricing data to empower patients and payers with clearer cost...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized new 2026 hospital price transparency rules requiring hospitals nationwide to publish verified, standardized pricing data to empower patients and payers with clearer cost...
The Centers for Medicare &...
11/24/2025
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11/06/2025
Danielle Sposato
WASHINGTON, DC — November 6, 2025 — Speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald J. Trump unveiled a sweeping new plan aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and expanding coverage for millions of Americans. The initiative includes...
WASHINGTON, DC — November 6, 2025 — Speaking from the Oval Office, President Donald J. Trump unveiled a sweeping new plan aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and expanding coverage for millions of Americans. The initiative includes...
WASHINGTON, DC — November 6,...
11/06/2025
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