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COA Commends Senate Finance Committee for PBM Hearing
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is offering praise for the Senate Finance Committee over its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) hearing, which COA called a reminder that PBMs refuse to acknowledge their role in rising drug costs.
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is offering praise for the Senate Finance Committee over its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) hearing, which COA called a reminder that PBMs refuse to acknowledge their role in rising drug costs. COA also recommended additional work be done to shine a light on PBM abuses in delaying and/or denying cancer treatment for patients and that the House Energy & Commerce Committee hold hearings focused solely on PBMs.
COA voiced its support for the administration's proposal to eliminate PBM rebates in Medicare, as well as legislation to reign in PBM abuses, which includes recent legislation proposed that would bring ptice transparency to the prescription drug market and pass discuounts to consumers. Read the full press release.
Politics vs Science: The Future of US Public Health
February 4th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on the public health implications of the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the role of public health leaders in advocating for science and health.
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“Expanding Access Isn’t Just About Fairness—It’s About Building Better Treatments for Everyone”
February 16th 2025Regina Barragan-Carrillo, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed findings that show 76% of renal cell carcinoma trials take place in wealthy countries, amid news that clinical trial access for the world's poor may become even more challenging.
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