Billions on the line for consumers and Medicaid with the coming pay-for-delay decision
In the next two weeks, the Supreme Court will likely rule in the FTC v. Actavis case, and decide whether pay-for-delay – when drug companies pay their competitors to not introduce a competing generic product – can continue.
The Latest Scoop on Enrollment: Broker Regulations
As open enrollment approaches, consumers will need accurate information to choose the right health plan. The Affordable Care Act provides assistance to consumers in a variety of flavors.
Expanding Medicaid Will Dramatically Improve Behavioral Health Care
We talk a lot about Medicaid Expansion on this blog because we know it is vital to improving access to health care for millions of people. But sometimes it’s helpful to review how it will help people.
Cross post: Competition And Transparency Bring down Health Insurance Costs—Here’s The Proof
As we near open enrollment in new health plans, all eyes are on insurance premiums and the rates they are based on. Industry-backed sources have been fueling the media with doomsday scenarios about cost increases due to the ACA.
Health Equity in Focus: It’s a New Day for Health Care in New Mexico!
This is a guest post by Joe Martinez, Consumer Outreach Coordinator for Health Action New Mexico. Be sure to check out HANM’s blog for more coverage of their work.
Making Medicaid Enrollment Easier -- for People and for States
Advocates, stakeholders, federal and state governments are busy planning strategies for enrolling millions of newly eligible people into health coverage in 2014. But last week, CMS quietly released guidance that could lighten the load on everyone.
Help for Improving Long-Term Services
After a long gestation, the federal government this week birthed new guidance designed to help managed care for Medicaid long-term services and supports (MLTSS) grow up into a more consumer-friendly, homey program.
Engaging Veterans in the Medicaid Expansion
At Community Catalyst, we believe everyone should have a say in the decisions that affect their health. Many governors are now making decisions that affect the health of thousands of veterans and their families.
Action Alert: Stop the #RxRacket!
TAKE ACTION FOR LOWER DRUG COSTS! STOP PHARMA'S BACKROOM DEALS!
Working with consumer advocates across the country, Consumer Catalyst has launched a campaign to stop ‘Pay-for-Delay’ deals that hurt consumer health!
What you can do:
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