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After slow start, prescription drug panel is poised to offer recommendations on prices

By Bruce DePuyt September 12, 2022 Maryland Matters Excerpt: By creating an entity with a

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With ‘Healthy Babies Equity Act,’ Maryland Will Join Other States that Provide Prenatal Care Regardless of Immigration Status

"The bill passed this year would require the state to apply to the federal government for an

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Maryland Leads on Health Care

Guest Commentary: Vincent DeMarco "As Maryland deals with the ravaging effects of the coronavirus,

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In Midst of Pandemic, Md. Officials Hail Affordable Care Act

State and federal officials from Maryland marked the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

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Special Sign-Up Period for Health Insurance Opens

Maryland residents who lack health insurance — and who are spooked by the COVID-19 outbreak —

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Special Sign-Up Period for Health Insurance Opens

Maryland residents who lack health insurance — and who are spooked by the COVID-19 outbreak —

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Eddie Murray to Appear in Radio Ad for Health Care Signup

Eddie Murray, the Baltimore Orioles’ Hall of Fame first baseman and designated hitter, is set to

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(POSTPONED) Come to a Listening Session on Prescription Drug Affordability

Learn about Maryland's new Prescription Drug Affordability Board and share your thoughts on how to

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Prescription Drug Affordability Panel Gets to Work

Members of a new prescription drug panel pledged on Monday to do a deep dive into the factors that

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10 Issues for the 2020 General Assembly Session

Maryland has a new prescription drug affordability board … however the board must come up with a

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Leader of New Prescription Drug Board Says Relief Is on the Way

The leader of Maryland’s effort to force reductions in the cost of prescription drugs expressed

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Health Advocacy Group Marks 20 Years, Looks Ahead

A health care advocacy organization that has pushed Maryland’s political leaders to expand

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Advocates for Rx Affordability Attempt to Nudge Hogan With Poll

A poll released Tuesday found that Maryland residents strongly support a measure approved by the

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House Measure Would Allow Board to Investigate High-Priced Drugs

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved legislation that would create a prescription drug

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House dems fight off GOP amendments on Rx bill

A final House vote on the legislation is expected Wednesday or Thursday.

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House panel drastically scales back Rx Bill

Maryland Matters March 22, 2019 Bruce Depuyt A bill to rein in prescription drug prices received a

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2019 General Assembly Preview:

The Maryland General Assembly kicks off its 439th session on Wednesday with the great expectations

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Bipartisan Group of Local Officials Backing Prescription Drug Plan

A bipartisan coalition of local Maryland officials is getting behind another push to provide relief

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Lawyer, Activist Mike Pretl Dies

Michael A. Pretl, a lawyer and progressive activist who has been associated with several

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New Ad Touts Public Health Success of Tobacco, Alcohol Taxes

The Maryland Healthcare for All Coalition is launching a video Wednesday demonstrating the success