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Ohio Senate Passes Permanent Telehealth Reform

Ohio champions telehealth reform and other states should follow their lead.

Christina Smith December 16, 2021
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President Biden Again Calls for Price Controls

President Biden's Monday speech included the same dangerous and wrong solutions to lower drug costs.

Elizabeth Wright December 8, 2021
State Action

CCAGW Urges Ohio Senate Health Committee to Support HB 122

H.B. 122 provides a permanent expansion of coverage of telehealth services, expands the list of practitioners who can provide telehealth services, and makes telehealth reforms permanent. 

Ryan Lanier December 7, 2021
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New Study Confirms 340B Program is Exploited

A new study, “340B and Health Equity: A Missed Opportunity in Medically Underserved Areas,” shows the program is misused.

Elizabeth Wright December 2, 2021
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Build Back Better Act Nicotine Tax Fails to Improve Public Health and Funds Wasteful Spending

The Build Back Better Act contains a nicotine tax that negatively impacts tobacco harm reduction efforts and public health. 

Christina Smith December 2, 2021
State Action

CCAGW Urges Michigan Legislature to Oppose HB 4348

HB 4348 would harm the ability of PBMs to use a variety of tools and policies that help clients manage their pharmacy benefits and lower drug costs.

Ryan Lanier November 30, 2021
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House Votes for Biden’s Build Back Broke Bill

The BBBA is a disastrous and wasteful bill that will raise costs further for all Americans and increase government control.

Christina Smith November 20, 2021
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Build Back Better Act Will Destroy Vibrant U.S. Pharmaceutical Industry

CAGW's latest report “Price Controls on Pharmaceuticals Are Bad Medicine,” analyzes destructive policies in the BBBA.

Thomas Schatz November 19, 2021
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The Republic is Safe, For Now

Congress has been on recess for a week, so the nation is safe from more prolific spending - for now. 

Elizabeth Wright November 12, 2021
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Congress Should Listen to Voters and Reject Drug Price Controls

A message was sent by voters in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York last night.  Is Congress listening?

Elizabeth Wright November 3, 2021
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Price Controls Must Not Be Included in Reconciliation

The Biden administration and congressional leaders aim to implement price controls on healthcare. 

Christina Smith October 28, 2021
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Tobacco Harm Reduction Products Help Smokers Quit

It is discouraging to see governments around the world restrict access to THR products.

Elizabeth Wright October 15, 2021

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