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#telehealth

A client's physical location often determines the state in which the therapist must be licensed, preventing out-of-state travelers from receiving treatment from their usual therapist.

The proposed legislation mandating 100% pass-through of drug rebates and discounts aims to curb harmful practices by PBMs, addressing a problem long-advocated by the APhA.

Kharraz emphasized, "Given the persistent increase in both healthcare costs and high-deductible plans, it's no surprise that we're seeing more patients seeking guaranteed, upfront, transparent pricing." He anticipates that this trend will increase for services such as prescriptions and longevity-focused diagnostics, as consumers push for clearer cost structures.

The announcement stated, "States will use this funding to implement their digital equity plans, which outline how they will empower individuals and communities with the tools and skills necessary to benefit from meaningful access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service."

It is with a real sense of gratitude that the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Biden administration decided to continue this flexibility that's now been in place for almost half a decade so that we can continue to take the time to get the permanent framework right. ... It was going to be calamitous if we were going to allow for this flexibility to expire December 31 this year.

"Even though the recommendation is to provide early palliative care, it's often not done. There are not enough palliative care clinicians to see every advanced lung cancer patient monthly, let alone patients with other types of cancer," Smith said. "In this study, we're looking to see if there are other ways to get patients regular palliative care while seeing the same benefits."