By Kelsey Waddill July 10, 2023 – California’s Affordable Care Act market enrollees were less likely to face financial hurdles in 2021 than in 2017 due to provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that reduced cost sharing, according to a study published in Health affairs. The researchers used data from a survey of … Read more
Gov. Katie Hobbs demonstrated her political acumen during her recent showdown with the Republican-controlled legislature to pass an $18 billion bipartisan budget. She worked diligently with both sides to negotiate a deal that addressed some of the state’s greatest needs, especially affordable housing, infrastructure, and expanding health insurance for children. While these articles will have … Read more
The US biosimilars market gains 2 more adalimumab products: Idacio by Fresenius Kabi (adalimumab-aacf) and Hulio by Biocon Biologic (adalimumab-fkjp). Both Idacio and Hulio refer to Humira (adalimumab), one of the most profitable drugs in the world. Throughout July 2023, 8 biosimilars of adalimumab are planned to be launched in the United States. The launches … Read more
Oh, I signed! says State Senator Laura Fine, D-Glenview, as she realizes that her bill giving the Department of Insurance new oversight authority was approved by Gov. JB Pritzker on June 27, 2023. (Andrew Adams/Capitol Illinois News) SPRINGFIELD Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law legislation Tuesday that will dramatically change the health insurance market in … Read more