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Trump Administration Announces Executive Orders to Reduce Drug Prices
On Friday, July 24, the President signed four executive orders aimed at reducing prescription drug prices. While executive orders do not need congressional approval, each of these orders requires further rulemaking and are thus not immediately enforceable. In addition, all four orders will be fought in the courts by affected stakeholders and the orders could be withdrawn by a future administration. Nevertheless, if ever finalized, the orders could have a significant impact on drug costs in the future.
HHS Secretary Azar calls on CQC to host roundtable on COVID’s impact primary care
PBGH’s California Quality Collaborative hosted leading voices in health reform to address enhanced access to health care beyond the pandemic.
Read the statement.
PBGH issues statement on Xavier Becerra HHS nomination
On December 7, 2020, the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) issued this statement regarding the announcement that President-elect Biden will nominate California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Recommended Policies so Employers Can Continue to Meet the Health Care Needs of their Employees
PBGH continues to closely monitor the federal legislative response to COVID-19 on behalf of our members. This statement outlines PBGH’s recommended policies so employers can continue to meet the health care needs of their employees and to deliver on PBGH’s core mission to improve the quality and affordability of the U.S. health care system.
PBGH Policy Statement on COVID-19 Legislation
PBGH is closely monitoring the federal legislative response to COVID-19 on behalf of our members. This policy statement outlines PBGH’s priorities and positions, which are focused on steps that will improve the quality and affordability of the U.S. health care system – the core elements of PBGH’s mission.
PBGH Sends Letters to Congressional Members on Surprise Medical Billing Proposals
Read the letters distributed by the Pacific Business Group on Health to the members and staff of the House Education & […]
PBGH Issues Statement on Ways & Means Proposal to Address Surprise Medical Billing
Read the statement issued by PBGH CEO Elizabeth Mitchell on the recently unveiled legislative text of the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical […]
Save 4-25% off your PBM Spend
PBGH partnered with Johns Hopkins University and Integrity Pharmaceutical Advisors (IPA) to disseminate a guide that includes tips for employers […]
PBGH Statement on Legislation Aimed at Lowering Drug Costs
PBGH applauds initiatives by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of the House leadership to reduce prescription drug costs. Read […]
PBGH Pushes for Lower Health Care Costs
Elizabeth Mitchell sent a letter to the Senate HELP Committee on Tuesday, following her influential testimony at the Committee’s hearing on June 18. She continued to push for an end to surprise billing (including air ambulances), a reasonable benchmark for physician payments, reductions in drug costs, prohibitions on anti-competitive provider contracting terms, increased transparency (including for PBMs), and improvements in maternal and child health. The bill is under active consideration by the Committee, and a final version will be made public soon.