Related coverage linked through entity extraction aliases.
Aug 22, 2026
HRSA announced a revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program effective January 1, 2027, letting manufacturers use rebates instead of upfront discounts. Rebate plans are due August 24, 2026.
May 01, 2026
The 340B rebate pilot remains on hold; HRSA extended the comment period to April 20. The pilot would shift manufacturers to post-purchase rebates, raising cash-flow concerns. HRSA seeks input on the model's structure and scope.
May 28, 2026
Anterior raised $40M to accelerate health plan AI adoption, bringing total funding to $64M. Other deals include Findhelp's $250M investment, Grow Therapy's $150M Series D, and Bexorg's $23M Series A.
Aug 05, 2026
Xolair may be dropped from Medicare price negotiations as a biosimilar launch looms. The CMS must decide if the biosimilar is a true competitor. The outcome could set precedent for future biosimilar-facing selections.
Aug 01, 2026
The Senate HELP Committee advanced a bill to streamline biosimilar approvals by relying on analytical tests, potentially cutting development costs and time. The FDA has issued guidance removing comparative efficacy studies and is working to speed post-exclusivity approvals. Combined with administration support and PBM reforms, these moves aim to increase biosimilar competition and reduce drug prices.
Jul 31, 2026
The Trump administration terminates a Medicare Part D premium subsidy program for nearly 25 million seniors, while the One Big Beautiful Bill Act triggers automatic Medicare cuts of $536 billion through 2034 and delays drug price negotiations for certain orphan drugs. Changes could raise costs for beneficiaries and delay assistance for low-income seniors.
Jul 30, 2026
The Trump administration is terminating a $3.6 billion subsidy program for Medicare Part D premiums, potentially raising costs for millions of seniors. The CMS administrator confirmed the subsidies will end after 2026, affecting roughly 75% of the 25 million beneficiaries with possible out-of-pocket increases.
Jun 16, 2026
HHS and CMS issued a proposed rule to codify the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, largely formalizing existing guidance. The rule includes new provisions, such as clarifications for new drug formulations. The proposal is now open for public comment.
May 30, 2026
UCLA-led research finds telemedicine has not significantly increased healthcare visits or costs across all payer types from 2019-2023, published in JAMA Network Open. A separate study of Medicare patients reveals nearly half of telehealth visits are for non-mental health conditions, particularly chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Both findings address questions about telehealth's role and impact since the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 05, 2026
CVRx announced first-patient enrollment in the BENEFIT-HF trial, a 2,500-patient heart failure study across about 150 U.S. and German centers. The trial will evaluate all-cause mortality and heart failure decompensation events through 2032.
Apr 26, 2026
More than 30 approved cell and gene therapies carry prices from nearly $1 million to over $4 million, creating fiscal pressure for Medicaid. A federal access model launched in 2024 aims to centralize outcomes-based contracting.
Apr 26, 2026
A UK trial found continuous glucose monitoring improved HbA1c and time in range for adults with type 2 diabetes using basal insulin. Dexcom is also awaiting a Medicare decision on broader CGM coverage for non-insulin users.
Apr 25, 2026
US health policy activity this week included HHS FY 2027 budget hearings, a House review of Medicare fraud and bipartisan discussion of PBM reform. President Trump also issued an executive order on mental illness treatments, and CMS and FDA announced the RAPID pathway.
Apr 12, 2026
DexCom reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1.26 billion and net income of US$267.3 million, with full-year sales of US$4.66 billion. The company reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of US$5.16–US$5.25 billion and targeted a non-GAAP operating margin of about 22–23%.
Apr 11, 2026
Q1 2026 sleep medicine trends include broader use of AI, expanding obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy treatments, and policy changes affecting reimbursement and access.
Mar 24, 2026
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces major reorganization centralizing department operations under CMS leadership, while Duke University telehealth program shows 66% reduction in repeat ER visits for older adults who fall.
Mar 14, 2026
AbbVie reported Q4 earnings that beat consensus estimates with $16.62 billion in revenue, while facing competitive setbacks in psoriatic arthritis and Medicare pricing challenges for Botox.
Mar 05, 2026
Sixteen pharmaceutical companies have voluntarily agreed to Most Favored Nation pricing covering 70% of Medicare drug spending, while industry leaders warn of China's growing competitiveness in drug development and clinical trials.
Mar 04, 2026
Major pharmaceutical and biotech companies are urging the Trump administration to withdraw two Medicare pricing proposals that would align U.S. drug prices with international benchmarks, arguing the mandatory models exceed government authority and threaten innovation.
Mar 03, 2026
Multiple organizations submitted comments opposing CMS's proposed GLOBE and GUARD models, which would tie Medicare drug reimbursement to international reference prices. Critics argue the models function as price controls that could undermine pharmaceutical innovation.
