Photo: Malorny/Getty Images In a unanimous vote of 26 to 0, the Senate Finance Committee this week adopted a draft comprehensive package that puts the spotlight on reform of the pharmaceutical benefits manager and mental health. The Mental Health Care Improvement, Lower Cost Drugs and Extenders Act would introduce more… Continue Reading Senate Finance Committee Targets PBM Reform in New Legislation
Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for… Continue Reading Jamie Burton’s Column: The ACA’s Role in Managing Health Care Costs Before Medicare
Lawmakers continued to grapple with Indiana’s high health care costs Thursday, determining what state actions would be effective in strengthening a free market. Two national experts testified virtually before the committee to share what other states had done and examine options, but lawmakers appeared frustrated by the need for action.… Continue Reading The goal of state health care cost policy proposals