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May 17, 2023
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Top in endocrinology: Pharma execs testify on insulin prices; semaglutide vs. dulaglutide

Top in endocrinology: Pharma execs testify on insulin prices; semaglutide vs. dulaglutide

Pharmaceutical executives fielded questions on the costs of insulin and other prescription drugs during a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

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May 12, 2023
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US Senate committee questions leading pharmaceutical companies, PBMs on insulin pricing

US Senate committee questions leading pharmaceutical companies, PBMs on insulin pricing

Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions conducted a hearing on May 10 to investigate insulin affordability and what caused prices to increase during the past decade.

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April 24, 2023
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Bipartisan Senate plan would regulate PBM compensation, target ‘unfair’ drug price hikes

Bipartisan Senate plan would regulate PBM compensation, target ‘unfair’ drug price hikes

Leaders of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee have introduced a bipartisan framework aimed at regulating pharmacy benefit managers as well as to “modernize and enhance” federal prescription drug programs, according to a press release.

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September 16, 2022
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Bipartisan bill would require residency programs to equitably assess DO, MD candidates

Bipartisan bill would require residency programs to equitably assess DO, MD candidates

A newly introduced bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would require federally funded graduate medical education programs to equitably assess and accept both DO and MD residency candidates, according to a press release.

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August 08, 2022
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Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act to relieve pressure of health care costs in US

Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act to relieve pressure of health care costs in US

The Senate has passed legislation that, if signed into law, will lower the cost of some prescription drugs and health insurance in the United States.

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August 08, 2022
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US Senate Finance Committee calls out transplant procurement system for poor performance

US Senate Finance Committee calls out transplant procurement system for poor performance

Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance grilled leaders of the United Network for Organ Sharing during a recent congressional hearing on poor management of the nation’s organ supply.

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July 12, 2022
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NKF applauds House committee for passing bill to help fight kidney disease

NKF applauds House committee for passing bill to help fight kidney disease

The National Kidney Foundation announced support for the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations in its passing of the Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill.

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February 15, 2022
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Senate narrowly confirms Califf to lead FDA again

Senate narrowly confirms Califf to lead FDA again

The Senate has confirmed cardiologist Robert Califf, MD, MACC, to lead the FDA for a second time.

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November 19, 2021
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APA praises provisions included in Build Back Better Act

The American Psychiatric Association commended provisions made within the $2 trillion Build Back Better Act that are intended to broaden investments needed to boost treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

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March 18, 2021
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Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary

Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary

The United States Senate on Thursday confirmed Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary.

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