Senate Democrats are moving forward with a falsely advertised drug pricing plan. Liberals, and even maverick Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), claim their newest plan will help lower drug costs for seniors and even drive down inflation. As always, however, the fine print says something else. In fact, the scheme would be a disaster for the development of life-extending, life-improving medicines and medical devices.
Start with the money. The details show their proposal is more about ...
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Health Care — Dems look to add insulin to Schumer-Manchin deal
We are now just hours away from the premiere of Beyoncé’s new album “Renaissance,” her seventh solo album, and the Beyhive can barely contain itself.
Today in health care, lowering the cost of insulin could be back on the agenda, and Democrats make another stab at trying to get COVID-19 funding passed.
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Biden officials remind insurers they must cover birth control for free
Biden administration officials on Thursday reminded insurers that they are legally required to cover contraception services at no cost.
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury issued guidance reminding insurers of the legal obligation under ObamaCare to provide contraceptive coverage for free.
Officials said the guidance was issued in response to increasing complaints from individuals and covered dependents about not receiving this coverage....
Health Care — Wyden floats longer extension of health subsidies
RIP to the Choco Taco. Klondike announced Monday it was discontinuing the iconic ice cream treat, taking a bit of our childhoods with it.
On Capitol Hill, the Senate Finance Committee chairman wants a longer extension of ObamaCare subsidies in Democrats’ health bill— but it’s not clear if Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) will agree.
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Sanders says Democrats’ prescription drug reform bill is ‘weak’
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Tuesday that the prescription drug reform proposal that Democrats plan to move under special budget reconciliation rules is “weak,” noting it covers a limited number of drugs and doesn’t substantially take effect until 2026.
Sanders is the latest member of the Senate Democratic caucus to voice disappointment with the long-awaited budget reconciliation bill, which will not include provisions to tackle climate change...
Democratic Finance chair floats longer ObamaCare extension, IRS enforcement
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Tuesday said he is calling for a longer extension of enhanced ObamaCare financial assistance, and floated increased IRS tax enforcement as a potential way to pay for it.
Wyden told reporters that he is pushing for "the longest possible premium relief for people."
The party-line health care measure that Democrats are preparing was recently expected to have just a two-year extension of the enhanced subsidies...
Democratic Finance chair floats longer ObamaCare extension, IRS enforcement
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Tuesday said he is calling for a longer extension of enhanced ObamaCare financial assistance, and floated increased IRS tax enforcement as a potential way to pay for it.
Wyden told reporters that he is pushing for "the longest possible premium relief for people."
The party-line health care measure that Democrats are preparing was recently expected to have just a two-year extension of the enhanced subsidies...
Health Care — Dems enter final stretch on drug price push
The 560-million-year-old fossil of an animal believed to be the first animal predator has received the honor of being named after Sir David Attenborough.
Today in health care, Democrats are closing in on the long-held goal of allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, but some last-minute obstacles still loom.
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White House proposes strengthening transgender health protections
A new proposal from the Biden administration would reverse Trump-era limits on health care protections against discrimination for gay and transgender people.
The proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would strengthen ObamaCare's rules to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, in certain health programs and activities.
The proposal also seeks to pro...
Manchin tests positive for COVID-19
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