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- Thompson to Federal Trade Commission: Proposed Pharmacy Management Merger Would Negatively Impact Ruhttps://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-federal-trade-commission-proposed-pharmacy-management-merger...“Patients are losing the ability to choose the pharmacist they trust and access to the drugs they need at fair prices. This merger will negatively impact residents in both New Bethlehem and Rimersburg, and I thank Congressman Thompson for offering a strong voice of opposition with the Federal Trade Commission.” ...
- https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/op-ed-medicare-part-b-premium-should-be-recalculated...Since medical professionals must administer it, not by pharmacies, it will be billed to Part B, not Part D, which covers drugs dispensed by a pharmacist. Medicare had to act drastically to ensure it could afford to treat the patients who would be eligible for the drug on their rolls, particularly since most of the 6 million Alzheimer's patients in the US are either over 65 or on Social Security disability. ...
- Kelly, Thompson introduce bipartisan Mental Health Research Accelerator Act | Congressman Mike Kellyhttps://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/kelly-thompson-introduce-bipartisan-mental-health-research-accelerator-act...Recent work by Price Water House Coopers estimated that the economic burden of mental illness was more than $1 trillion annually, not counting the value of human life associated with the almost 50,000 deaths by suicide. Research from the pharmaceutical industry has moved away from mental illness drugs because of the cost and risks involved. H.R. 2085 will provide necessary economic incentives for industry to partner with research universities across our country to engage in public-private partnerships that will have the potential to find new drugs and treatments but also to provide new jobs. ...
- Congressman Neguse to Host Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in Colorado for Discussion on Affordablhttps://neguse.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-neguse-host-speaker-house-nancy-pelosi-colorado-discussion...“In Washington we are hard at work to protect and defend affordable health care for all Americans, to ensure that no family and no patient goes bankrupt paying for their medical care. Lowering the cost of health care, promoting affordability of prescription drugs and strengthening much-needed protections for all patients are urgent priorities of the 116th Congress.” “It is a pleasure to join Congressman Joe Neguse in his community for this critical conversation about protecting the right of every Coloradoan and American to quality, affordable health care,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ...
- https://edwards.house.gov/media/opinion-editorials/cherokee-people-should-say-no-pot...There is also the very real possibility of “drug tourism,” where bad actors will capitalize on the influx of partying travelers to western North Carolina and offer other types of illicit, hard drugs for sale, and the criminal activity that would inevitably follow. This could strain our resources to a breaking point, as local law enforcement would stop enforcing marijuana laws, which is what we’ve observed in several U.S. cities. ...
- https://craig.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-angie-craig-introduces-bill-protect-abortion-pill-access...Gottheimer to affirm the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel’s interpretation and understanding of the Comstock Act — specifically, that the law does not prohibit the mailing of drugs used for reproductive care and abortions where the sender lacks the intent that the recipient of the drugs will use them unlawfully. Any other interpretation conflicts with how this law has been interpreted and implemented for nearly a century, and cannot be allowed to stand,” said Rep. ...
- REPRESENTATIVES SWALWELL AND CRENSHAW INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PREVENT ADVERSE DRUG EFFEChttps://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-swalwell-and-crenshaw-introduce-bipartisan-0...“More personalized care means better health outcomes for patients,” said Congressman Dan Crenshaw. “This bill will ensure drugs are tailored to each person’s unique needs, it will save on health care costs, and improve lives.” “We applaud Reps. Swalwell and Crenshaw for introducing the Right Drug Dose Now Act,” said Cynthia A. ...
- Auchincloss’s new bill would cap annual drug costs for ACA patients | U.S. Congressman Jake Auchinclhttps://auchincloss.house.gov/media/in-the-news/the-newton-beacon...Jake Auchincloss, D-Newton, is hoping to protect patients from a price surge on prescription drugs. On Friday, Auchincloss introduced the ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act aimed at limiting annual prescription drug cost-sharing for people in ACA Marketplace health insurance plans. ...
- Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers | U.S. Congressman Jake Auchttps://auchincloss.house.gov/media/in-the-news/lawmakers-urge-ftc-to-release-newest-report-on-pharmacy-benefit-managers...FTC Chair Lina Khan said at the time the report highlighted how PBMs “can squeeze independent pharmacies that many Americans — especially those in rural communities —depend on for essential care” and “hike the cost of drugs — including overcharging patients for cancer drugs. PBM reforms were included in earlier drafts of the government funding bill last month, but the ultimately were left out . ...
- https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-combat-us-fentanyl-crisis-fueled-ccp...I look forward to working with my colleagues to crack down on the CCP’s influence on drugs and criminal activity in the U.S.” The Policy Working Group will be charged with raising awareness of the CCP's role in the fentanyl crisis through Committee events and producing legislation to combat the threat. ...