September 25, 2009 - A proposal to expand the Medicaid rebate program to dual eligibles hit political reality this week. Lawmakers feared the measure would drive PhRMA away from health care reform. Read more
September 23, 2009 - Former Senator and Health Secretary Nominee Tom Daschle addresses drug industry on health reform. Read more
September 18, 2009 - Sen. Max Baucus' $865-billion health care reform proposal could bring new drug savings for safety-net providers and Medicaid. It also requires manufacturers to contribute billions toward a system overhaul. Read more
September 11, 2009 - It's now in writing: An institutional patient assistance program with the proper safeguards does not violate federal law. Read more
September 11, 2009 - New applicants face more documentation and tougher rules on rebate discounts. Millions of dollars in savings could be lost. Read more
September 10, 2009 - The Iowa Democrat will have an important hand in 340B policy issues and in funding for the Office of Pharmacy Affairs. Read more
September 10, 2009 - The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee is seeking additional concessions from manufacturers in his health reform bill. And he's not wasting time to get his bill finished. Read more
September 9, 2009 - Pfizer's record deal with federal prosecutors offers nil to Public Health Service entities. Some wonder why. Read more
September 1, 2009 - HRSA has issued final guidelines allowing children's hospitals into the 340B program. Read more
September 1, 2009 - The 340B community mourns the loss of Ted Kennedy. Read more
