Posts from — August 2019
Critics Suggest Hogan Is Ignoring Key Elements of Prescription Drug Bill
August 29, 2019
The statute says very explicitly the board is independent and the board chair ‘shall hire an executive director, general counsel and staff.' It can’t be more clear than that.”... Read more »
Doctors Don’t Always Know What Patients Will Owe for Meds
August 28, 2019
While the price of almost any good or service can be found online, most Americans don't know what they'll owe for a prescription medication until they get it. ... Read more »
Media Advisory: Cardin to spotlight need to lower prices for prescription drugs
August 22, 2019
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 at 1:30 PM, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will visit Baltimore’s Northern Pharmacy and Medical Equipment for a roundtable discussion with community pharmacists, public health experts and patients’ advocates on the fight to lower the cost of prescription drugs. ... Read more »
Volunteers Tapped to Set Policy for Reaching Uninsured
August 16, 2019
Starting next year, Marylander residents who lack health insurance can check a box on their state tax returns indicating they don’t have coverage. The state will then investigate to see if that individual qualifies for federal tax credits that could make private coverage free or very low cost.... Read more »