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Reported covered position: Legislative Director, U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, U.S. Representative Tom Price
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DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
Issues related to Tricare pharmacy issues.
Issues related to competition in the health care marketplace.
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 3838/S2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026 HR. 6400 / S. 4106 - Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability (Rx ACCESS) Act
Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Rx ACCESS Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026 HR. 6400 / S. 4106 - Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability (Rx ACCESS) Act
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026 HR. 6400 / S. 4106 - Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability (Rx ACCESS) Act
Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Rx ACCESS Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026 HR. 6400 / S. 4106 - Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability (Rx ACCESS) Act
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to H.Con.Res. 14/S.Con.Res. 7 (Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025) and budget reconciliation; H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to H.Con.Res. 14/S.Con.Res. 7 (Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025) and budget reconciliation; H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act.
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S. 2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S. 2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
Drug Competition Enhancement Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Drug Competition Enhancement Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
Drug Competition Enhancement Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
Drug Competition Enhancement Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S. 2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
H.R. 3838/S. 2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2025
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
HELP Copays Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
HELP Copays Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act.
HELP Copays Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
HELP Copays Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act.
HELP Copays Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to H.Con.Res. 14/S.Con.Res. 7 (Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025) and budget reconciliation; H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; Issues related to transparency and prior authorization.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; Issues related to transparency and prior authorization.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
DRUG Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; Issues related to transparency and prior authorization.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; Issues related to transparency and prior authorization.
PBM Act of 2024
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691, Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S. 2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R. 3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S. 2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R. 7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act; S. 5503, H.R. 10362, the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to PBMs.
Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act; H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; H.R. 8702/ S.4532, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to Medicare/Medicare Advantage.
Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; H.R. 5380, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act; H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; H.R./ S. Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.
Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act; H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; H.R. 8702/ S.4532, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.
Insulin for All Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Insulin for All Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Insulin for All Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; S. 5093, Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; S. 3393 Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023.
Insulin for All Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to telehealth.
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; S. 5093, Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; S. 3393 Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023.
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to telehealth.
Affordable Insulin Now Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to telehealth.
Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; S. 5093, Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; S. 3393 Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023.
Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691, Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S. 2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R. 3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S. 2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R. 7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act; S. 5503, H.R. 10362, the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to PBMs.
Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R.7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act; S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 148, the Stop Significant and Time-wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics Act (Stop STALLING Act); S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R.7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691, Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S. 2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R. 3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S. 2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R. 7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act; S. 5503, H.R. 10362, the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to PBMs.
Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R.7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R.7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act; S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 148, the Stop Significant and Time-wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics Act (Stop STALLING Act); S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
Health Care Affordability Act of 2023
Client: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES) · Firm: THE CIGNA GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CIGNA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES)
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to telehealth.
Issues related to PBM and drug pricing reform, health care transparency and affordability. P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Issues related to health plan and PBM transparency, employer sponsored health insurance. Issues related to the No Surprises Act.
Issues related to prior authorization.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Issues related to Tricare pharmacy issues.
Issues related to employer sponsored health insurance. Issues related to the No Surprises Act.
Issues related to PBM and drug pricing reform, health care transparency and affordability. P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Issues related to competition in the health care marketplace.
Issues related to prior authorization.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Issues related to prior authorization; ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) model
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; P.L. 119-75 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) Issues related to the specialty drug market. H.R. 5582/S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act
Issues related to competition in the health care marketplace.
H.R. 3838/S2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026 HR. 6400 / S. 4106 - Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability (Rx ACCESS) Act
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Issues related to prior authorization.
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act.
H.R. 3838/S. 2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Issues related to competition in the health care marketplace.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Issues related to prior authorization.
Issues related to competition in the health care marketplace.
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues relating to implementation of the No Surprises Act.
H.R. 3838/S. 2296 Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
"S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act." Issues related to the specialty drug market. Issues related to transparency.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; Issues related to transparency and prior authorization.
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
Issues related to prior authorization.
S. 1542/H.R. 2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market; Issues related to transparency.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; Issues related to transparency and prior authorization.
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) including in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); Issues related to P.L.119-21 (H.R. 1), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and budget reconciliation; Issues related to H.R. 2041, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025.
P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023.
S. 864/H.R. 247, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 and issues relating to extension of Enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits (EAPTCs) included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Pharmacy issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2026.
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and H.R. 5009, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S.4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act; H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; H.R. 8702/ S.4532, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to Medicare/Medicare Advantage.
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R.7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2780, Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; S. 5093, Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; S. 3393 Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023.
Issues related to the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2024 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications; S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes; Issues related to pharmaceutical affordability and access in Medicare under H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; S. 2129, the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act; H.R. 5380, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act (Reps. Griffith and Carter); H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; S. 3059, The Requiring Enhanced & Accurate Lists of (REAL) Health Providers Act; S. 3430, the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act (the Better Act).
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691 Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act. S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; PBM Oversight Act of 2023; Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R. 4508, Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act. H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. ___, the Stop Drug Shortages Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023.
Issues related to the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule. Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2024 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications. S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D. H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act. H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes.
* Issues related to the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule. * Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2024 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications.
* Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation. * Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, including telehealth and redeterminations. * Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign. * Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act, and S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act. * Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access. * Issues related to insulin pricing. * Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity. * Issues related to Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) or similar metrics in health coverage legislation. * S. 1001, Issues related to the Telehealth Expansion Act. * Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program.
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
H.R. 6833/S. 3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act and related issues. Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, including Pharmacy Benefit Mangers (PBM) transparency, telehealth, mental health, and health care affordability. Issues related to H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. Issues related to H.R. 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act. Issues related to mental health parity in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Issues related to S. 1388, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021. P.L. 117-103, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. P.L.117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including Enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign. Issues related to expanding availability of Association Health Plans (AHPs). Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access.
* H.R. 7900, Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023.
* H.R. 6833/S. 3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act and related issues. * Issues related to FY 2023 Appropriations, including telehealth, mental health, and health care affordability. * Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. * Issues related to H.R. 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act. * Issues related to mental health parity in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. * Issues related to S. 1388, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021. * Issues related to S. 4293, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022. * P.L. 117-103, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. * P.L.117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including Enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign.
* Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. * H.R. 3554/S. 1909, the Pharmacy DIR Reform To Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act. * H.R. 3173/S. 3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. * H.R. 5376, Issues related to Medicaid coverage in the Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule. * Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. * S. 3593, Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act. * Issues related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Maryland Total Cost of Care Model.
* P.L. 117-103, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. * Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to H.R. 379/S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to mental health parity in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to telehealth, including H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act and S. 1512, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, budget reconciliation legislation. * Issues related to the S. 499, the Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay. * H.R. 6833/S. 3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act.
* Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to H.R. 379/S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to mental health parity in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 * Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act * Issues related to telehealth, including H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act and S. 1512, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, budget reconciliation legislation. * Issues related to the S. 499, the Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 * Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay.
* S.610 - Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act. * H.R. 3554/S. 1909, the Pharmacy DIR Reform To Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act * H.R. 4074 - To expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. * H.R.3173/S.3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 * H.R. 5376, Issues related to Medicaid coverage in the Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR). * Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices.
* Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to H.R. 379/S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to mental health parity in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 * Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act * Issues related to telehealth, including H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act and S. 1512, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, budget reconciliation legislation. * Issues related to the S. 499, the Improving Health Insurance Affordability Act of 2021 * Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay.
* Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to H.R. 379/S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to H.R.3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to telehealth, including H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act and S. 1512, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, budget reconciliation legislation. * Issues related to the Improving Health Care Affordability Act. * Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. * Issues related to H.R. 19/S. 2164, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay.
* H.R 2166/S. 150, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes. * H.R. 2608, the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2021. * H.R. 2846, the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2021. * H.R. 3554/S. 1909, the Pharmacy DIR Reform To Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act. * H.R. 4074 - To expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. * H.R.3173, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR). * Policies that impact public programs payments for high cost drugs including gene therapies. * Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices.
* Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to S.263, the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act. * Issues related to H.R. 379/S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the administration of the 340B drug pricing program * Issues related to the drug and medical device supply chain concerns related to the coronavirus response efforts. * Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay. * June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First".
-Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -Policies that impact public programs payments for high cost drugs including gene therapies. -H.R.7659/S. 4840, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes. -Issues related to prior authorization and utilization management, H.R. 3107, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019. -Issues related to H.R. 133 / PL 116-260 - FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
-Issues related to H.R. 6644 / S. 3741, to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person during the COVID-19 emergency -Issues related to H.R. 6800 / H.R. 925 the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) -Issues related to H.R. 6810, the Health Care Protection Act, and H.R. 6514, the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, and S. 4329, the Continuous Health Coverage for Workers Act. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 3502, The Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 and H.R. 3630, The No Surprises Act, and H.R. 5800, The Ban Surprise Billing Act. -Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). HR 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets. -Issues related to the drug and medical device supply chain concerns related to the coronavirus response efforts. -Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. -June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First" -July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay. -H.R. 6561/S. 4440 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020. -Healthcare, Economic Assistance, Liability, And Schools (HEALS Act), including S. 4317 the Safe to Work Act; S. 4318, the American Workers, Families, And Employers Assistance Act; S. 4321, the Continuing Small Business Recovery And Paycheck Protection Program Act; S. 4322, the Safely Back To School And Back To Work Act; and S. 4323, Time to Rescue United States Trusts Act of 2020 (TRUST Act). -Issues related to H.R. 7839 Continuing Access to In Home Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Act. -Issues related to H.R. 8308, to amend the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person, and for other purposes.
-Issues related to H.R. 6644 / S. 3741, to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person during the COVID-19 emergency -Issues related to H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) -Issues related to H.R. 6810, the Health Care Protection Act, H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, and H.R. 6514, the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act -P.L. 116-139, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 3502, The Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 and H.R. 3630, The No Surprises Act, and H.R. 5800, The Ban Surprise Billing Act. -Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). HR 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets. -Issues related to the drug and medical device supply chain concerns related to the coronavirus response efforts. -Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. -June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First" -S 1323, UNDERSTAND Act, legislation to improve the collection of social determinates of health (SDOH) data using ICD-10 Z-codes to track and report standardized definitions of SDOH affecting patients.
-Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Medical utilization management and Medicare Advantage program policy and operations. -Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicaid Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4190-P). -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -S.2543, The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019. -Policies that impact public programs payments for high cost drugs including gene therapies.
-Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans and non-discrimination provisions. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 3502, The Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 and H.R. 3630, The No Surprises Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets. -June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First". -S.1323, the UNDERSTAND Act, legislation to improve the collection of social determinates of health (SDOH) data using ICD-10 Z-codes to track and report standardized definitions of SDOH affecting patients.
-Design, coverage and affordability of pharmacy benefits in Exchanges and the commercial market, including: e-Prescribing (eRx), Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS), electronic prior authorization, step therapy, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) disclosure, medical loss ratio (MLR), and specialty pharmacy tiering. Implementation of biosimilars pathway from the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). -Issues related to the proposed rule: Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees. -Draft Patient Affordability, Value and Efficiency Act, legislation to facilitate new pharmacy payment models. -Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) reform. H.R. 965/S. 340, the CREATES Act of 2019. -Drug patent settlements. H.R. 1499, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019; S.64, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act. -H.R. 2279, Safe Step Act (Step Therapy Bill). -Pharmacy issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act. -Issues related to S. 1384, the Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2019. -Issues related to H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019.
-Design, coverage and affordability of pharmacy benefits in Exchanges and the commercial market, including: e-Prescribing (eRx), Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS), electronic prior authorization, step therapy, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) disclosure, medical loss ratio (MLR), and specialty pharmacy tiering. Implementation of biosimilars pathway from the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). -Issues related to the proposed rule: Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees. -Draft Patient Affordability, Value and Efficiency Act, legislation to facilitate new pharmacy payment models. -Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) reform. H.R. 965/S. 340, the CREATES Act of 2019. -Drug patent settlements. H.R. 1499, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019; S.64, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act. -H.R. 2279, Safe Step Act (Step Therapy Bill). -Pharmacy issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act. -Issues related to S. 1384, the Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2019.
-Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. -Issues related to the implementation of international tax provisions under P.L. 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. -H.R. 748/S. 684, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, legislation to repeal a 40% ACA excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans. -S.172/H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Relief Act of 2019, legislation to suspend the ACA's health insurance tax (HIT) in 2020 and 2021. S.80, Jobs and Premium Protection Act, full repeal of the HIT.
-Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, and non-discrimination provisions. -21st Century Cures Act, section 4004, Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs, information blocking and interoperability. -Implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), as amended by the Affordable Care Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, and ERISA, including DOL proposed FAQs about Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Implementation. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act.
Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Issues related to the opioid epidemic, including H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and and S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to implementation of provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that require increased integration of Medicare and Medicaid benefits by Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) beginning in 2021.
Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms, and non-discrimination provisions. The high cost employer health insurance excise tax, including H.R. 173 and S. 58, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, and H.R. 4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018, regarding a one-year delay of the Cadillac Tax. H.R. 4620, the the Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017, regarding relief from the Health Insurance Tax. Substance use disorders and 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records, specifically H.R. 3545, H.R. 5795, and H.R.6082, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (OPPS Act), H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Issues related to proposed changes to the definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA for Association Health Plans.
Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The high cost employer health insurance excise tax, including H.R. 173 and S. 58, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017. H.R.5963, To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020, regarding relief from the Health Insurance Tax. Issues related to the implementation of international tax provisions under P.L. 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. H.R. 88, A bill to change the boundaries of Shiloh National Park in Tennessee and issues related to the HIT and Cadillac tax.
Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to the proposed rule: Removal Of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates to Plans or PBMs Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection.
Issues related to anti-trust and the proposed Cigna-Express Scripts transaction. Issues related to proposed changes to the definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA for Association Health Plans.
Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Issues related to the opioid epidemic, including H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and and S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to implementation of provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that require increased integration of Medicare and Medicaid benefits by Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) beginning in 2021.
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act; Issues related to the specialty drug market.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1542/H.R.2214, the DRUG Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 526, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1040, The Drug Competition and Enhancement Act; S. 1041, The Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act.
Issues related to H.Con.Res. 14/S.Con.Res. 7 (Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025) and budget reconciliation; H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to telehealth.
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691, Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R. 2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S. 2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R. 3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S. 2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R. 7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; S. 2305, Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act; S. 5503, H.R. 10362, the Patients Before Monopolies (PBM) Act; P.L. No: 118-158 and draft FY2025 Continuing Resolution, issues related to PBMs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements; Issues related to Cybersecurity; Health care issues related to P.L. 118-42, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, and P.L. 118-47, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption; S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity; Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; H.R. 4189/S. 2016, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023; H.R. 3432/S.3651, Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2023; H.R. 1692, The Health Care Affordability Act; H.R. 8152, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024.
S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act; H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; H.R. 8702/ S.4532, Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. S.4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R.3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023; H.R.7535, Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act; H.R. 6986/S.3583, to address patent thickets; S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 8261, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act; Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act); H.R. 8574, 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act; S.150, the Affordable Prescription Drug for Patients Act; S. 148, the Stop Significant and Time-wasting Abuse Limiting Legitimate Innovation of New Generics Act (Stop STALLING Act); S. 142, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act; H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes; H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; H.R.4881, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. Including issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program; H.R. 5380, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; H.R. 5393, the Transparency and Fairness for Pharmacies Act; H.R. 5372, the Expanding Seniors Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of 2023; H.R. 1352, the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act; H.R. 5386, the Cutting Copays Act; Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications; Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule; H.R. 7623, Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024; H.R./ S. Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. S.4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and H.R. 2670, S.2226 Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation; Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, including telehealth and redeterminations; Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign; Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access; Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program; Issues related to insulin pricing, including S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023; Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity. S. 5093, Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; Issues relating to S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; related amendment to S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023; S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act and issues related commercial insurance, telehealth, and pharmacy benefits; H.R. 1843/S. 1001, the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 and related issues; S. 3393 Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act; Issues related to artificial intelligence and health care issues; Issues related to P.L. 93-406, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), preemption.
Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S.1542/H.R. 6283, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, The PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; S. 1967 the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act; S. 2052, Protect Patients Access to Pharmacies Act; S. 2406, PBM Oversight Act of 2023; S. 2973, Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 2436, the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act; S. 2405, the Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act; S.2254, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act; S. 2052, the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act; H.R. 4822, the Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act; H.R. 4508, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act H.R. 4507, the Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023; H.R. 4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act; H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 4527, Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act (DATA) Act; H.R. 4508, Hidden Fee Disclosure Act; H.R.3285, Fairness for Patient Medications Act; S.2973 Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; S. 3548, Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act (Health Care PRICE Transparency Act 2.0); H.R. 3285 - Fairness for Patient Medications Act; H.R. ___, the Stop Drug Shortages Act; H.R. 3008, the Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023; H.R. 3810, the Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023; H.R. 3793, the Ensuring Access to Lifesaving Drugs Act of 2023; H.R. 167, the Patient Access to Urgent-Use Pharmacy Compounding Act of 2023.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule. Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2024 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies; Medicare Program; Contract Year (CY) 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications. S. 1967, the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act, establishing new requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D. H.R. 3282, Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act. H.R. 3284, Providers and Payers COMPETE Act, To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking process, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider and payer consolidation, and for other purposes. Issues related to pharmaceutical affordability and access in Medicare under H.R. 2880, the Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 5376, the Share the Savings with Seniors Act; H.R. 5385, the Medicare PBM Accountability Act. H.R. 4881, and issues related to point-of-sale rebates in Part D Low-Income Subsidy under the Medicare program. S. 2129, the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act.
Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation. Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, including telehealth and redeterminations. Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign. Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access. Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. Issues related to insulin pricing, including S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; HR 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; HR 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; HR 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023. Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity. Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act. S. 1001, Issues related to the Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023. H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program. Issues relating to S. 464/ H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; related amendment to S. 1339, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act. H.R. 5688, the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023; H.R. 5687, the HSA Modernization Act of 2023. S. 2840, Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act and issues related commercial insurance, telehealth, and pharmacy benefits.
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and H.R. 2670, S.2226 Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Issues related to surprise billing law and regulation. Issues related to P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, including telehealth and redeterminations. Issues related to P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including enhanced advance premium tax credits (APTCs) and Medicare Part D redesign. Issues related to removing barriers to biosimilar medicine access. Issues related to Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) or similar metrics in health coverage legislation. Issues related to the proposed rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Eligible Clinicians, and Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. Issues related to S. 113, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act; S. 127, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act; S. 1339, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act; S. 1542, the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act (DRUG) Act; H.R. 1613, the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3561, the Promoting Access to Treatments and Increasing Extremely Needed Transparency (PATIENT) Act of 2023 (previously H.R. 2691Transparent PRICE Act); H.R. 3281, To promote hospital and insurer price transparency; H.R.2880, Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act; H.R. 2679, the PBM Accountability Act; H.R.3285, the Fairness for Patient Medications Act, to establish patient protections with respect to highly rebated drugs; H.R. 3262, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to increase transparency of certain health-related ownership information; H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program; H.R. 2666, the Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act; H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act. H.R. 2813, Self-Insurance Protection Act. Issues related to insulin pricing, including S. 727, Insulin for All Act of 2023; S. 1269, Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2023; S. 146, Cap Insulin Prices Act; S. 954, Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023; H.R. 1488, Affordable Insulin Now Act; H.R. 1587, Making Insulin Affordable for All Children Act; H.R. 1485, Insulin for all Act of 2023. Issues related to mental health coverage, workforce, and mental health parity. Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act. S. 1001, Issues related to the Telehealth Expansion Act; H.R. 824, Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023; H.R. 1843, the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023. H.R. 3290, To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure transparency and oversight of the 340B drug discount program. Issues relating to H.R. 3799, Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (the CHOICE Arrangement Act). Issues relating to S. 464 / H.R. 2630, the Safe Step Act; related amendment to S. 1339.
Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
* Pharmacy issues related to TRICARE and the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
* P.L. 117-103, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. * Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to mental health parity in H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022. * Issues related to H.R. 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to telehealth, including H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act and S. 1512, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, budget reconciliation legislation. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay. * H.R. 6833/S. 3700, the Affordable Insulin Now Act and related issues. * Issues related to S. 4293, the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2022. * Issues related to S. 1388, the Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
* Issues related to the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2023 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. * H.R. 3554/S. 1909, the Pharmacy DIR Reform To Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act. * H.R. 4074, To expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. * H.R. 3173/S. 3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. * H.R. 5376, Issues related to Medicaid coverage in the Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), including the Contract Year (CY) 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Programs proposed rule. * Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. * S. 3593, Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
* S.610 - Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act. * H.R. 3554/S. 1909, the Pharmacy DIR Reform To Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act * H.R. 4074 - To expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. * H.R.3173/S.3018, the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 * H.R. 5376, Issues related to Medicaid coverage in the Build Back Better Act. * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR). * Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
* Issues related to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. * Issues related to H.R. 379/S. 104 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act; P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); Issues related to P.L. No: 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. * Issues related to P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 * Issues related to P.L. 117-2 (H.R. 1319), the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. * Issues related to S.909, The Prescription Drug Price Relief Act; S. 908, The Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act; and S. 920, The Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. * Issues related to telehealth, including H.R. 1332/S. 368, the Telehealth Modernization Act and S. 1512, Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. * Issues related to the administration of the 340B drug pricing program * Issues related to the drug and medical device supply chain concerns related to the coronavirus response efforts. * Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. * Issues retated to H.R. 19/S. 2164, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. * July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay. * June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First".
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
* H.R 2166/S. 150, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes. * H.R.1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; issues related to preventing sequestration funding cuts to safety net programs, including Medicare. * Issues related to Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR). * Policies that impact public programs payments for high cost drugs including gene therapies. * Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. * S. 748 Medicare Sequester Relief Act - to prevent substantial payment cuts to Medicare payments to health care providers from taking effect during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
-Pharmacy issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act.
-Issues related to H.R. 6644 / S. 3741, to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person during the COVID-19 emergency -Issues related to H.R. 6800 / H.R. 925 the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act). -Issues related to H.R. 6810, the Health Care Protection Act, and H.R. 6514, the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, and S. 4329, the Continuous Health Coverage for Workers Act. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 3502, The Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 and H.R. 3630, The No Surprises Act, and H.R. 5800, The Ban Surprise Billing Act. -Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act. P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). HR 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets. -Issues related to the drug and medical device supply chain concerns related to the coronavirus response efforts. -Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans, and non-discrimination provisions. -June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First" -July 24, 2020 Executive Orders that direct federal agencies to prioritize policies that would: (1) permit drug importation from Canada and other countries, and specifically authorizes the re-importation of insulin products; (2) ensure that prices charged to low-income uninsured patients for insulin and epinephrine at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs are federally subsidized clinics that commonly participate in the 340B drug pricing program) align with the costs at which the FQHC acquired the drugs; (3) ban drug rebates in Medicare that are not passed at the point of sale; and (4) advance a most favored nation (MFN) rule to lower Medicare drug payments to prices similar to what other countries pay. -Issues related to H.R. 6561/S. 4440 - Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020 and H.R. 4004/ S. 2986, the Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019. -Issues related to H.R. 7839 Continuing Access to In Home Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Act. -Issues related to H.R. 133 / PL 116-260 - FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
-Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -Policies that impact public programs payments for high cost drugs including gene therapies. -H.R.7659, Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
-Pharmacy issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act. -Issues related to drug shortages, and pharmaceutical procurement processes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
-Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. -H.R. 748/S. 684, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, legislation to repeal a 40% ACA excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans. -S.172/H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Relief Act of 2019, legislation to suspend the ACA's health insurance tax (HIT) in 2020 and 2021. S.80, Jobs and Premium Protection Act, full repeal of the HIT.
-H.R. 2279, Safe Step Act (Step Therapy Bill). -Pharmacy issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act. -Issues related to H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019. -Issues related to drug shortages, and pharmaceutical procurement processes.
-Issues related to P.L. 116-123, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act. P.L. 116-136., Coronavirus Aid, Response, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). HR 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. - Issues related to the drug and medical device supply chain concerns related to the coronavirus response efforts. - Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans and non-discrimination provisions. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 3502, The Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019; H.R. 3630, The No Surprises Act; and H.R. 5800, The Ban Surprise Billing Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets. -June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First". -S.1323, the UNDERSTAND Act, legislation to improve the collection of social determinates of health (SDOH) data using ICD-10 Z-codes to track and report standardized definitions of SDOH affecting patients.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
-Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Medical utilization management and Medicare Advantage program policy and operations. -Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. -Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2020 (CMS-4185-P). -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -Medicare Part B reforms. S 476, the Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2019; S.657, the Drug Price Transparency Act. Issues related to H.R. 2115, Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act. -Issues related to H.R. 2113, Prescription Drug Sunshine, Transparency, Accountability And Reporting (STAR) Act. -S.2543, The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019. -H.R. 2296, the More Efficient Tools to Realize Information For Consumers (METRIC) Act.
-Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. -H.R. 748/S. 684, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, legislation to repeal a 40% ACA excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans. -S.172/H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Relief Act of 2019, legislation to suspend the ACA's health insurance tax (HIT) in 2020 and 2021. S.80, Jobs and Premium Protection Act, full repeal of the HIT.
-Design, coverage and affordability of pharmacy benefits in Exchanges and the commercial market, including: e-Prescribing (eRx), Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS), electronic prior authorization, step therapy, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) disclosure, medical loss ratio (MLR), and specialty pharmacy tiering. Implementation of biosimilars pathway from the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). -Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) reform. H.R. 965/S. 340, the CREATES Act of 2019. -Drug patent settlements. H.R. 1499, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019; S.64, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act. -H.R. 2279, Safe Step Act (Step Therapy Bill). -Pharmacy issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act. -Issues related to S. 1384, the Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2019. -Issues related to H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019. -H.R. 4946, Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2019. -H.R. 5281, Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2019. -H.R. 5304, PBM Transparency in Prescription Drug Costs Act. -Issues related to drug shortages, and pharmaceutical procurement processes.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Vice President of the U.S.
-Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Medical utilization management and Medicare Advantage program policy and operations. -Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. -Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2020 (CMS-4185-P). -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -Medicare Part B reforms. S 476, the Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2019; S.657, the Drug Price Transparency Act. Issues related to H.R. 2115, Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act. -Issues related to H.R. 2113, Prescription Drug Sunshine, Transparency, Accountability And Reporting (STAR) Act. -The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (Chairman's Mark). -H.R. 2996, the More Efficient Tools to Realize Information For Consumers (METRIC) Act.
-Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. -H.R. 748/S. 684, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, legislation to repeal a 40% ACA excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans. -S.172/H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Relief Act of 2019, legislation to suspend the ACA's health insurance tax (HIT) in 2020 and 2021. S.80, Jobs and Premium Protection Act, full repeal of the HIT.
-Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans and non-discrimination provisions. -21st Century Cures Act, section 4004, Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs, information blocking and interoperability. -Implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), as amended by the Affordable Care Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, and ERISA, including DOL proposed FAQs about Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Implementation. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act; H.R. 3502, The Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act; H.R.2328, Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 and H.R. 3630, The No Surprises Act. -Issues related to 42 C.F.R. Part 2, in H.R. 2062, The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act and S. 1012, the the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets. -June 24, 2019 Executive Order, "Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First". -S.1323, the UNDERSTAND Act, legislation to improve the collection of social determinates of health (SDOH) data using ICD-10 Z-codes to track and report standardized definitions of SDOH affecting patients. -Issues related to utilization management and S.2546, The Safe Step Act of 2019, legislation to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to require group health plans to streamline step therapy protocols and better ensure patients are able to access treatment.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
-Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Medical utilization management and Medicare Advantage program policy and operations. -Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. -Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2020 (CMS-4185-P). -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -Medicare Part B reforms. S 476, the Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2019; S.657, the Drug Price Transparency Act. Issues related to H.R. 2115, Public Disclosure of Drug Discounts Act. -Issues related to H.R. 2113, Prescription Drug Sunshine, Transparency, Accountability And Reporting (STAR) Act.
-Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms and coverage expansion proposals, stand-alone dental plans and non-discrimination provisions. -21st Century Cures Act, section 4004, Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs, information blocking and interoperability. -Implementation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), as amended by the Affordable Care Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, and ERISA, including DOL proposed FAQs about Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Implementation. -Issues related to H.R. 861, the End Surprise Billing Act and "No Surprises Act" Discussion Draft. -Issues related to 42 C.F.R. Part 2, in H.R. 2062, The Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act and S. 1012, the the Protecting Jessica Grubbs Legacy Act. -Issues related to S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act, including: surprise billing, and transparency and information sharing in the individual and commercial markets.
-Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. -H.R. 748/S. 684, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, legislation to repeal a 40% ACA excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans. -S.172/H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Relief Act of 2019, legislation to suspend the ACA's health insurance tax (HIT) in 2020 and 2021. S.80, Jobs and Premium Protection Act, full repeal of the HIT.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
-Design, coverage and affordability of pharmacy benefits in Exchanges and the commercial market, including: e-Prescribing (eRx), Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS), electronic prior authorization, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) disclosure, medical loss ratio (MLR), and specialty pharmacy tiering. Implementation of biosimilars pathway from the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). -Issues related to the proposed rule: Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees. -Draft Patient Affordability, Value and Efficiency Act, legislation to facilitate new pharmacy payment models. -Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) reform. H.R. 965/S. 340, the CREATES Act of 2019. -Drug patent settlements. H.R. 1499, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019; S.64, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act.
-Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Medical utilization management and Medicare Advantage program policy and operations. -Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. -Proposals that impact Medicare Part D such as formulary requirements, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) disclosure provisions, closing the Part D coverage gap and direct negotiation of prescription drug prices. -Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2020 (CMS-4185-P). -Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) H.R. 1034, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; S.640, the Phair Pricing Act of 2019; H.R. 803, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act; H.R. 1035, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act. -Medicare Part B reforms. S 476, the Creating Transparency to Have Drug Rebates Unlocked (C-THRU) Act of 2019; S.657, the Drug Price Transparency Act.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to the proposed rule: Removal Of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates to Plans or PBMs Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection.
Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The high cost employer health insurance excise tax, including H.R. 173 and S. 58, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017. H.R.5963, To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020, regarding relief from the Health Insurance Tax. Issues related to the implementation of international tax provisions under P.L. 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Issues related to anti-trust and the proposed Cigna-Express Scripts transaction. Issues related to proposed changes to the definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA for Association Health Plans.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Ongoing implementation of payment and regulatory issues for the Medicare Advantage program. CMS-4182-P/CMS-4182-CN: Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2019. Issues related to the opioid epidemic, including H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and and S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to implementation of provisions in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that require increased integration of Medicare and Medicaid benefits by Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) beginning in 2021. Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs for Contract Year 2020 (CMS-4185-P).
Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms, and non-discrimination provisions. The high cost employer health insurance excise tax, including H.R. 173 and S. 58, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, and H.R. 4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018, regarding a one-year delay of the Cadillac Tax. H.R. 4620, the the Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017, regarding relief from the Health Insurance Tax. Substance use disorders and 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records, specifically H.R. 3545, H.R. 5795, and H.R.6082, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (OPPS Act), H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Issues related to proposed changes to the definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA for Association Health Plans. 21st Century Cures Act, section 4004, Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs, information blocking and interoperability.
Issues related to anti-trust and the Cigna-Express Scripts transaction. Issues related to proposed changes to the definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA for Association Health Plans.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Issues related to the drug pricing RFI, the Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs. Issues related to the proposed rule: Removal Of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates to Plans or PBMs Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection.
Issues related to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The high cost employer health insurance excise tax, including H.R. 173 and S. 58, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017. H.R.5963, To delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020, regarding relief from the Health Insurance Tax. Issues related to the implementation of international tax provisions under P.L. 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Issues relating to P.L. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and P.L. 111-152, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, including exchanges, cost sharing reduction, market reforms, and non-discrimination provisions. The high cost employer health insurance excise tax, including H.R. 173 and S. 58, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, and H.R. 4616, the Employer Relief Act of 2018, regarding a one-year delay of the Cadillac Tax. H.R. 4620, the the Protecting Families and Small Businesses Act of 2017, regarding relief from the Health Insurance Tax. Substance use disorders and 42 CFR Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records, specifically H.R. 3545, H.R. 5795, and H.R.6082, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (OPPS Act), H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act and S. 2680, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018. Issues related to proposed changes to the definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA for Association Health Plans.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office