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Registration for the 2016 Mintz/ML Strategies Pharmacy Industry Summit is Open! (May 10, 2016)
April 12, 2016|
The pharmacy industry is under increasing scrutiny from all angles. Whether at the legislative or agency level, Washington as well as many states seem intent on addressing perceived issues surrounding drug pricing, reimbursement, and program integrity.
Senate HELP Committee Convenes Third and Final Cures Markup
April 6, 2016|
This morning the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) will hold its third and final markup for its biomedical innovations package. This package is a compliment to the House-passed 21st Century Cures Act, which the House passed in July of 2015.
Health Care Congressional Outlook for the Spring Work Period
April 4, 2016|
The next work period basically runs from April 4 to May 27, with both chambers adjourning for a week long recess the week of May 2. Following this work period, there will be five weeks left on the legislative calendar before Congress recesses for Summer.
Senate HELP Committee Eyes Mental Health, Substance Use Package
March 16, 2016|
This morning, the Senate HELP Committee will hold an executive session regarding the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016, a comprehensive mental health package negotiated in part by the Senate HELP Committee and the Administration.
Governor Baker Signs Opioid Bill
March 14, 2016|
Today, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill that offers long-awaited measures aimed at tackling the state’s growing opioid abuse crisis. After receiving House and Senate approval last week and spending seven weeks in conference committee negotiations, the bill will now become law.
On March 10, the Senate voted unanimously to pass a bill that offers long-awaited measures aimed at tackling the state’s growing opioid abuse crisis. After House approval the previous day and seven weeks of conference committee negotiations, the bill is now on the governor’s desk, and is poised to become law.
Health Care: What's on the Radar for This Congressional Work Period
February 19, 2016|
The next Hill work period basically runs from February 22 to March 18. As Congress returns, here’s a brief look at the pending health care issues on the radar for this work period.
Deciphering the Final AMP Rule – Key Provisions Impacting Pharmacies, PBMs, and Manufacturers
February 10, 2016|
In late January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the much anticipated Covered Outpatient Drugs Final Rule with Comment (the “AMP Final Rule”).
ML Strategies Publishes Washington Outlook for 2016
January 20, 2016|
Earlier today, my colleagues at ML Strategies published the Washington Outlook for 2016, offering their insights about what we might expect from Capitol Hill and the Administration in the coming year.
Washington Outlook for 2016
January 20, 2016|
Welcome to 2016 and our annual look at what’s in store for the United States Congress in the coming year. Here you will find a preview of the US legislative agenda as well as a look at the Obama Administration’s regulatory plans.
HHS Drug Pricing Forum Highlighted in ML Strategies' Health Care Update
November 24, 2015|
This week’s ML Strategies Health Care Update highlights the recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) forum on prescription drug costs, which featured players from every corner of the industry, including top government officials.
ML Strategies Health Care Update - DNA Sequencing Workshop and Drug Pricing Developments
November 20, 2015|
On Tuesday, ML Strategies (MLS) posted its weekly Health Care Update, which provides information from the previous week on a variety of important health-care-related topics.
FDA Invites Genome Scientists to Come Play in the precision FDA “Sandbox”
November 13, 2015|
On November 12th and 13th, the Food and Drug Administration hosted genome scientists from across the nation at its campus in White Oak, Maryland.
ML Strategies: Ways & Means Leadership Changes – Health Policy Implications Looming
November 6, 2015|
On Monday November 2, 2015, ML Strategies released another edition of its Health Care Update. This publication provides timely information on implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Congressional initiatives affecting the health care industry, and federal and state health regulatory developments.
Recent Developments in Massachusetts Health Policy
October 23, 2015|
Building on the momentum of early October hearings on the state’s growing health care expenditures, the Health Policy Commission (HPC), the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Governor Charlie Baker, and others spent the past two weeks crafting new policies for the industry and its consumers.
ML Strategies: Medicare Cuts in the Crosshairs of a Budget Agreement?
October 21, 2015|
Congress returns this week, and ML Strategies has re-launched its weekly Health Care Update. This publication provides timely information on implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Congressional initiatives affecting the health care industry, and federal and state health regulatory developments.
Massachusetts Legislature Takes Action on Opioid Crisis
October 7, 2015|
Amid a recent surge in opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts, with over 1,200 accidental deadly overdoses last year, the Senate passed legislation on Thursday, October 1, that is designed to fight the epidemic on various fronts.
This Week’s ML Strategies Health Care Update: Big Changes (Possibly) Ahead for Drug Manufacturers
August 13, 2015|
On Monday, ML Strategies (MLS) posted its weekly Health Care Update, which provides information from the previous week on a variety of important health care-related topics like implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Congressional initiatives affecting the health care industry, and state and federal health regulatory developments.
ML Strategies: CMS Releases Final Payment Rules and Lawmakers target CMS’ Mandatory Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Pilot
August 6, 2015|
Earlier this week, ML Strategies posted its weekly Health Care Update. This publication provides timely information on implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Congressional initiatives affecting the health care industry, and federal and state health regulatory developments.
Massachusetts Legislature Ends Active July with Budget Overrides
August 5, 2015|
After a busy final few weeks of activity, the Massachusetts Legislature departed for its summer recess with a new budget and progress on several priority policy issues. In addition to overriding $97 million in Governor Baker’s vetoes, Boston lawmakers considered tax, public records, energy, healthcare, and labor issues.
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