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Legislation to Qualify AI as a Prescriber ‘Ambiguous,’ Expert Says
Could artificial intelligence qualify as a health practitioner authorized to prescribe medications? That’s ...
JUNE 12, 2025

Senators Introduce Bill Aimed to Support Fight to Cure Hep C
A new bill introduced to the U.S. Senate aims to increase funding and access for hepatitis C virus treatment in the ...
JUNE 5, 2025

MAHA Report on Children’s Health Distorts Evidence, Experts Say
The recently released MAHA Report: Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment, published May 22 by the Department ...
JUNE 5, 2025

2 Executive Orders Aim to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Two recent executive orders aim to increase U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce drug prices, but ...
MAY 27, 2025

Trump Prescription Drug Order Puts Spotlight on Price Tensions for Biosimilars
President Trump issued an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.
APRIL 24, 2025

It’s Time to DO(d)GE Data Lapses in 2025 and Beyond
Expectations abound when new administrations bring new ideas and new challenges with policy changes!
APRIL 22, 2025

Every $1 in NIH Research Funding Returns $2.56 to the U.S. Economy
Programs that are already benefiting patients, as well as future medical developments, are at risk from federal ...
MARCH 24, 2025

Weldon’s Nomination to Head CDC Withdrawn
Hours before his confirmation hearing, David Weldon's nomination for director of the CDC was withdrawn.
MARCH 14, 2025
HOPA Seeks Enhanced Role for Clinical Pharmacists
In 2023, representatives of HOPA went to Capitol Hill twice to promote the interests of their specialty and ...
MAY 10, 2024

6 Keys to Success for Population Health Programs
There are plentiful opportunities for pharmacists to participate in designing and implementing population health ...
FEBRUARY 19, 2024

California Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Insurance to Cover Low-Cost Naloxone
A bill that would require California insurers to cover the cost of OTC naloxone was vetoed by the state’s ...
OCTOBER 31, 2023

Healthcare Bills Suspended in the House
For now, at least, legislation is at a standstill until a new Speaker of the House is chosen.
OCTOBER 18, 2023
