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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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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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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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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

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The Afro: Maryland’s Easy Enrollment program opens for 2026 health coverage

The AFROJanuary 8, 2026Tashi McQueen Excerpt: “State officials reported that 160,000

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For immediate release: Maryland Health Care for All! Coalition statement on extension of health care tax credits

“We at the Maryland Health Care For All Coalition commend the US House of Representatives for its

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WBAL: Maryland leaders announce $100K education campaign focused on affordable health care

WBALDavid CollinsJanuary 5, 2026 Excerpt: Health care advocates and federal, state and local

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Baltimore Sun: Amid rising costs

January 5, 2026Baltimore SunBen Mause Excerpt: With Maryland residents facing increased health

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WYPR: Maryland residents in need of healthcare urged to ‘Check box’ on tax return

January 5, 2026WYPRScott Maucione Excerpt: Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said 19,000

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The Garrett County Republican: Leaders to highlight Easy Enrollment

January 5, 2025The Garrett County Republican NewsExcerpt: Public officials, advocates and nonprofit

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Maryland Matters: Officials, advocates push ‘Easy Enrollment’ box on tax forms amid rising health care costs

‘Easy Enrollment’ option may help some Marylanders secure more affordable health insurance as