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Maryland Matters: State commission returns to monitor insurance coverage under Trump administration

June 29, 2026Maryland MattersDanielle Brown The 25-member group will combat impact of federal

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ABC: Maryland moves to cap Ozempic costs in first-of-its-kind proposal

ABC 7 NewsMay 20, 2026John Gonzalez Excerpt: Supporters of the proposal argue that the soaring cost

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WYPR: Maryland drug affordability board puts payment limits on Ozempic

WYPRMay 19, 2026Scott Maucione Excerpt: The limit will go into effect next year. Also in 2028, the

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Baltimore Sun: Maryland caps Ozempic price for government insurers beginning in 2027

The move could save taxpayers between $113 and $165 million per year, regulators say Karl

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Maryland Matters: Board votes to cap how much state, local governments spend on Ozempic

With two drugs selected for upper payment limits, an expansion for the board’s authority to cover

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Statement: Prescription Drug Affordability Board votes to set Upper Payment limit on Ozempic purchased by state and local government entities

Action will save government agencies $5.8 M annually and sets stage for far more sweeping

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WYPR: Maryland panel likely to set upper payment limit on two drugs next month

WYPRMarch 23, 2026Scott Maucione Excerpt: “…By setting an upper payment limit, the

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WYPR: Marylanders overwhelmingly support Medicaid, bill to tax drug ads

WYPRMarch 18, 2026Scott Maucione Excerpt: Marylanders support ending tax breaks for pharmaceutical

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WBAL Radio:Legislation would end tax breaks on prescription drug commercials

WBAL RadioMarch 16, 2026Excerpt: “Drug companies in Maryland can deduct the cost of

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Media advisory: New Maryland poll finds “Overwhelming” public support for ending drug  companies’ direct-to-consumer advertising tax break 

March 16, 2026 New revenue from SB 987/HB 484 would help fully fund Medicaid and make private

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Maryland Matters: Advocates push lawmakers to end tax break for drug commercials, advertising

March 12, 2026Maryland MattersDanielle J. Brown Excerpt: “Tired of seeing drug commercials on

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Baltimore Sun: Drug commercials cost Maryland money. Advocates want to change that

Baltimore SunMarch 12, 2026Ben Mause Excerpt:  Activists are urging Maryland lawmakers to

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Media Advisory: Senate hearing on bill to remove tax break for Big Pharma’s exorbitant drug advertising

Legislation would remove tax exemption for patient drug ads—and redirect revenue to protect

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Spring Fundraiser Announced!

Support powerful public health advocacy in Maryland April 26th 2-4PM in Baltimore

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Media Advisory: House Hearing on Bills to Remove Tax Break for Big Pharma’s Exorbitant Drug Advertising

February 12, 2026 WHAT: House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on HB 484 to end state tax

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For Immediate Release: Statement on State of the State address by Governor Wes Moore

February 11, 2026Contact: Vincent DeMarco “We thank Governor Wes Moore for his strong

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Maryland Matters: Health care insurance is up, but rising costs drive thousands to select cheaper plans

Mayland MattersJanuary 24, 2026Danielle Brown Excerpt: “The number of people enrolling in

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The Banner: Maryland boosted health insurance enrollment this year. So what’s the problem?

January 15, 2026The BannerMeredith Cohn Excerpt: “Officials report that about 19,000 people

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Media Advisory: Health Advocates Launch Tour of County and City Councils about Progress of Prescription Drug Affordability Board

First presentation is to Baltimore City Council January 12th at 12:00PM. On Monday, January