This article first appeared on the Arent Fox LLP Health Care Counsel blog.
Following delays and much build up, the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have released their plan to address rising pharmaceutical prices and out-of-pocket costs directly impacting patients. The plan is known as the “American Patients First” program, as outlined in “The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs” (the Blueprint). As part of this, HHS has published a formal request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on the questions and issues raised in Section V of the Blueprint (summarized below). Comments are due to HHS on or before July 16, 2018. We encourage all interested stakeholders to utilize this opportunity to submit feedback to the agency.
One initial impression of the Blueprint is that many of the proposed solutions are not defined in great detail and will take time and agency (and in some cases Congressional) action in order to implement. In addition, many of the solutions were previously articulated in President Trump’s 2019 budget, and do not reflect novel policy. Additionally, many of the issues raised in the Blueprint are familiar to those actively engaged in or following the drug industry, but will require active engagement between HHS and the industry to refine and address.
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When the 60th anniversary of Law Day was observed last month, Travis Ramsey took it upon himself to do
Travis Ramsey plans to minor in music at N.C. State University while seeking a major in material science: ‘I want to create something that has not been created.’
something special.
Ramsey is not a member of the Young Lawyers Division, which annually organizes these festivities, or the
North Carolina Bar Association. Nor is he a member of the N.C. Bar Center staff.
Ramsey is a senior in high school – for a few more days – and a member of the Green Hope High School Chamber Orchestra, which annually performs at Law Day. In advance of this year’s performance, he composed special music under the title of Nos Lege Unimur.
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White House ‘Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices’: Large Aspirations, Little Detail
Featured Posts, Health Law SectionBy Stephanie Trunk and Erin Atkins
This article first appeared on the Arent Fox LLP Health Care Counsel blog.
Following delays and much build up, the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have released their plan to address rising pharmaceutical prices and out-of-pocket costs directly impacting patients. The plan is known as the “American Patients First” program, as outlined in “The Trump Administration Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs” (the Blueprint). As part of this, HHS has published a formal request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on the questions and issues raised in Section V of the Blueprint (summarized below). Comments are due to HHS on or before July 16, 2018. We encourage all interested stakeholders to utilize this opportunity to submit feedback to the agency.
One initial impression of the Blueprint is that many of the proposed solutions are not defined in great detail and will take time and agency (and in some cases Congressional) action in order to implement. In addition, many of the solutions were previously articulated in President Trump’s 2019 budget, and do not reflect novel policy. Additionally, many of the issues raised in the Blueprint are familiar to those actively engaged in or following the drug industry, but will require active engagement between HHS and the industry to refine and address.
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Student Composer Pens an Ode to NCBA’s Law Day
Featured PostsBy Russell Rawlings
When the 60th anniversary of Law Day was observed last month, Travis Ramsey took it upon himself to do
Travis Ramsey plans to minor in music at N.C. State University while seeking a major in material science:
‘I want to create something that has not been created.’
something special.
Ramsey is not a member of the Young Lawyers Division, which annually organizes these festivities, or the
North Carolina Bar Association. Nor is he a member of the N.C. Bar Center staff.
Ramsey is a senior in high school – for a few more days – and a member of the Green Hope High School Chamber Orchestra, which annually performs at Law Day. In advance of this year’s performance, he composed special music under the title of Nos Lege Unimur.
Read more
Can Technology End Sexual Harassment In the Workplace?
Featured Posts, Labor & Employment LawThe founders of Callisto, STOPit and TalkToSpot think it might. These are three different technology tools created by people passionate about combatting issues of sexual assault and harassment. Are your clients ready for them?
Read more