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HHS Issues Latest Health Care Press Releases

Aug 19, 2024

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued its latest press releases on health care topics, which you can read and access below.

Commemorating the 2nd Anniversary of the Biden-Harris Lower Cost Prescription Drug Law
August 16, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act, also known as the lower cost prescription drug law, created the first ever annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs for people with Medicare, capped the cost of each covered insulin at $35 per month, granted Medicare the power to directly negotiate drug prices, and made Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans more affordable, leading to the lowest uninsured rate in history.
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Negotiating for Lower Drug Prices Works, Saves Billions
August 15, 2024
In a historic moment that will help lower prescription drug prices for millions of people across America, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that it has reached agreements for new, lower prices for all 10 drugs selected for negotiations.
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Letter to CEOs on Biden-Harris Administration’s Time is Money Initiative
August 12, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration believes all Americans deserve the peace of mind that having health coverage brings.  Yet, for far too many, that comfort is undercut by frustrating, confusing, and time-consuming experiences with health coverage that make it harder to access the care they need.
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