Stat News: With a legislative vote, Maryland’s prescription drug affordability board moves forward
February 11, 2021
"With a permanent funding source, the board can continue its work finding solutions to address rising drug costs," DeMarco said.... Read more »
MEDIA RELEASE: Statement About General Assembly Override of Veto of Bill to Fund Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Vincent DeMarco released the following statement today after the Maryland House voted overwhelmingly (95-38) to override Governor Hogan’s veto of legislation from 2020 to establish funding for the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board.... Read more »
WMAR Baltimore: Md. lawmakers propose unemployment system reforms
February 4, 2021
Applicants would be able to utilize a check box to get their information to the Health Benefit Exchange for insurance assistance.... Read more »
AP News: Maryland lawmakers announce unemployment reform package
The package calls for a checkbox for applicants to get their information to the Health Benefit Exchange for health insurance assistance.... Read more »
Public News Service: MD Groups Urge Override of Drug Affordability Bill Veto
February 3, 2021
A coalition is urging Maryland's General Assembly to override Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a bill to fund a first-in-the-nation state board to make high-cost prescription drugs more affordable. ... Read more »
Maryland Reporter: MARYLAND LEADERS URGE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO OVERRIDE VETO OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD FUND STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BOARD
February 2, 2021
Maryland’s county and city leaders teamed up on Tuesday to urge the General Assembly to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation that would establish a permanent funding source for the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.... Read more »
Congressman Brown: “Justice And Equity Must Extend Throughout Our Communities — Including Our Health Care System”
Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) testified before the Maryland House of Delegates Health & Government Operations Committee in support of the Maryland Health Equity Resource Act. ... Read more »
State of Reform: Bipartisan group of state leaders urges House to override drug price board funding veto
Several county executives, associations and the mayor of Baltimore are urging the Maryland General Assembly to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of HB 1095, which would establish a funding source for the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board. ... Read more »
State of Reform : Senate overturns Hogan’s veto over funding drug affordability board
January 18, 2021
The Maryland Senate voted to override several of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes Friday, including a measure that would fund the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.... Read more »
DEMARCO HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH CARE POLICY GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION
December 9, 2020
MarylandReporter.com spoke with Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative President Vincent DeMarco this week about his group’s three main policy goals for the upcoming legislative session: making prescription drugs more affordable, protecting and building on the Affordable Care Act, and promoting health equity. ... Read more »
