Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 8
Court Rejects Trump’s Cuts in Payments for Prescription Drugs
New York Times
A federal court has rejected President Trump’s first major effort to cut payments for prescription drugs, saying the administration went far beyond its legal authority.
California Businesses, Government Would Join in Drug Buying Pact
Bloomberg
California’s newly sworn-in Democratic governor has proposed using the state’s substantial buying power to drive down pharmaceutical costs, allowing government programs, health insurers and private businesses to join forces to negotiate against drugmakers.
Democrats Now Control Albany. How Will They Handle 5 Key Issues?
New York Times
It is going to be a big year in Albany.
Posting hospital prices will not create transparency
Crain’s New York Business
As of Jan. 1, a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule requires all U.S. hospitals to post a list of charges for medical procedures online and update it at least once a year. But consumers will still be in the dark about their health care costs.
US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline
AP News
The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report.