High Court Rules Against Government on Drug Reimbursement
The justices ruled unanimously that the federal government improperly lowered drug reimbursement payments to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income communities. read more >
The justices ruled unanimously that the federal government improperly lowered drug reimbursement payments to hospitals and clinics that serve low-income communities. read more >
Community Health Centers of Arkansas fears its members’ budgets would lose a total of $1 million annually if a drug industry’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law succeeds. read more >
The move comes as legislation to authorize Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices remains stuck in the Senate. read more >
Arkansas Health Network of Little Rock continued its growth during the pandemic and saved its members $16.8 million in 2020, the latest figures available. read more >
One major missing element: New sources of federal financing to pay for it. read more >
A proposed Medicare rule change should reinforce Arkansas pharmacies in their continuing fight with pharmacy benefit managers over fees. read more >
Businesses still need to be mindful of state and federal regulations. read more >
The Biden administration hopes that by easing access to testing, it can help slow the spread of the virus. read more >
The directive comes after drugmaker Biogen slashed the price of the medication. read more >
Justices began hearing oral arguments Friday. read more >
Tens of millions of workers across the U.S. are in limbo as federal courts have issued different rulings related to the mandate. read more >
The court order said that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid had no clear authority from Congress to enact the mandate. read more >
The agencies say they need to follow a federal vaccine mandate to protect millions of dollars in funding, even though the mandate conflicts with state law. read more >
Democrats are aiming to get the bill to Biden's desk by Christmas. read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic stands as a crucible and a pivot point for Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield as its northwest Arkansas crew settles into a new $40 million, 81,000-SF corporate center. read more >
Like patients, Arkansas pharmacists have had their sleeves rolled up. read more >
Authorities say he used the money to live a lavish lifestyle, purchasing luxury cars, jewelry and real estate. read more >
Arkansas employers find themselves caught between federal mandates and a new state law. read more >
The Republican governor expressed concerns about the measure's impact on businesses but did not veto it. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson opposes the bill but has not said whether he'll veto it. read more >
