Oct 3, 2021 | Featured, Federal Issues, Health Policy
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the latest in Congress and what it means for patients. They highlight the two spending bills Democrats are trying to pass and the implications on those with rare diseases, whom they argue deserves a seat at the...
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Sep 20, 2021 | Featured, Health Policy, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the $3.5 trillion spending bill before Congress and the included provision known as HR 3 that would allow the federal government to implement price controls on prescription drugs. They argue that this proposal is...
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Apr 16, 2021 | Federal Issues, Health Policy
By Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, Ph.D. Following the announcement of a Special Enrollment Period in the health insurance marketplace from February 15 to May 15 for those who may have lost employer-sponsored insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration...
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Dec 5, 2020 | Featured, Health Policy, Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the challenges facing policymakers to advance value-based care and address high out of pocket costs. They warn that ICER may have an opening to influence the Biden Administration through Neera Tanden, the nominee...
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Dec 2, 2020 | Featured, Health Policy
On the cusp of an administrative change, the Trump government has finalized a price transparency ruling for private health insurance companies, so patients and enrollees are aware of their true health care costs in advance, which can help them make informed decisions...
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Nov 14, 2020 | Featured, Health Policy
On this episode of the podcast, Terry and Bob discuss the recent rules from Health and Humans Services to demand healthcare price transparency from both providers and insurers. As patients know all too well, finding out how much healthcare costs is usually...
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