Breaking News in Healthcare Reform
“The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Friday to overturn the near 50-year constitutional right for a woman to end a pregnancy is triggering aftershocks that have already begun to change the character of American life.”
America’s Chaotic New Reality Over Abortion Takes Shape
CNN | Stephen Collinson | June 27, 2022
“Half the population of the United States just lost a fundamental right. … We need to speak up and speak loud.”
Abortion Foes, Supporters Map Next Moves After Roe Reversal
Associated Press | Leah Willingham, Scott Bauer | June 26, 2022
“The challenges posed by the end of Roe v. Wade are only just beginning for corporate America.”
Roe v. Wade’s Demise Forces Companies to Grapple with Health Care Plans, Employee Privacy and More
CNBC | Melissa Repko, Sarah Whitten | June 24, 2022
“Colorado is the first state to get a Section 1332 innovation waiver to create a public option plan, called the ‘Colorado Option’….”
Colorado First State to Launch Public Option via Federal Waiver
Healthcare Dive | Rebecca Pifer | June 24, 2022
“California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that aims to protect abortion providers and patients seeking abortion care in the state from civil action started in another state.”
California Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Abortion Providers and Patients from Civil Suits
CNN | Veronica Stracqualursi | June 23, 2022
“Nearly a quarter of California’s estimated 161,000 unhoused residents have a severe mental illness.”
CA Governor’s Mental Health Court Plan Advances Amid Worries
Associated Press | Janie Har | June 21, 2022
“Pressure is increasing on pharmacy benefit managers as the middlemen come under rising scrutiny from Washington for their role in rising U.S. drug prices.”
Washington Ups Pressure on PBMs with More Aggressive FTC Policy, Congressional Ask for GAO Study
Healthcare Dive | Rebecca Pifer | June 21, 2022
“Medicare may be overpaying for some generic drugs to the tune of $3.6 billion.”
Study: Medicare Could Save Billions by Buying Generic Drugs ‘at Mark Cuban Prices’
UPI | June 20, 2022
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