HHS: Trump’s drug pricing plan dramatically changes rebates, Medicare, other programs

Donald J. Trump Alex Azar
President Donald J. Trump’s plan for lowering drug prices was described as “aggressive” and “comprehensive” by various attendees of a Senate Committee on Health Education, Labor and Pensions hearing today.
The plan would necessitate changes to rebates, Medicare B and pharmacy benefit manager programs. However, many of these efforts will require cooperation from federal agencies and lawmakers and may take time to come to fruition, HHS Secretary Alex Azar said during the informational hearing about the president’s plan, adding that the

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