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MedPAC Examines Medicare Payment Accuracy, Fiscal Sustainability, and Systemwide Trends

LUGPA Policy Update - MedPAC Examines Medicare Payment Accuracy, Fiscal Sustainability, and Systemwide Trends September 2025 The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened early in September ...

• Advocacy Update - September 2025

... 2025 In this issue we feature: Executive Summary Government Funding and Continuing Resolution Outlook Healthcare Extenders at Risk ...

• LUGPA Health Policy Update - Aug. 2025

LUGPA Health Policy Update Aug. 2025 Independent urology practices continue to operate in a policy environment that is both fast-moving and high-stakes. The LUGPA Health Policy Committee is actively ...

• Advocacy Update - August 2025

... 2025 In this issue we feature: Bipartisan Legislation Reintroduced: Protecting Access to Life-Saving Therapies Major Advocacy Victory: ...

State Legislative Momentum on PBM Reform in 2025

LUGPA Policy Brief: State Legislative Momentum on PBM Reform in 2025 July 2025 As federal efforts to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) stall, states are leading initiatives against opaque and ...

The PBM Reform Act of 2025

LUGPA Policy Brief - The PBM Reform Act of 2025 On July 10, 2025, Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), joined by 11 bipartisan cosponsors, introduced the PBM Reform Act, a comprehensive legislative ...

• Advocacy Update - June 2025

... 2025 In this issue we feature: Major Health Provisions in the House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Protecting Patient Access to Complex Therapies ...

• House Committees Advance Budget Reconciliation; White House Targets Drug Pricing

LUGPA Policy Alert: House Committees Advance Budget Reconciliation; White House Targets Drug Pricing May 2025 Congress Advances Health Reforms via Budget Reconciliation This week, the House Ways ...

• Advocacy Update - May 2025

... 2025 In this issue we feature: April DC Fly-In Recap House Committee Advances H.R. 2484 to Expand Access to Physician-Dispensed Medications ...

• Legislative Efforts to Reform PBM Practices and Enhance Pharmacy Access

LUGPA Policy Update - Legislative Efforts to Reform PBM Practices and Enhance Pharmacy Access May 2025 Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) manage prescription drug benefits for Medicare Part D, Medicare ...

• House Committee Advances H.R. 2484

LUGPA Policy Update House Committee Advances H.R. 2484 to Expand Access to Physician-Dispensed Medications April 2025 On April 29, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced H.R. 2484, the Seniors’ ...

• Executive Order Outlines Trump Administration's Drug Pricing Agenda

LUGPA Policy Alert: Executive Order Outlines Trump Administration's Drug Pricing Agenda April 2025 On April 15, President Trump issued a new Executive Order (EO) presenting a comprehensive strategy ...

• LUGPA April 2025 Fly-In Recap

LUGPA April Fly-In Recap: Advocating for Independent Urology in a Challenging Environment April 2025 ...

Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act

LUGPA Policy Brief: The Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act March 2025 Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play a significant role in the pharmaceutical supply chain by negotiating drug ...

• Advocacy Update - March 2025

... 2025 In this issue we feature: LUGPA Supports Coalition Efforts for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Reform HHS Restricts Public Comment on ...

• Advocacy Update - February 2025

Integrated Practices | Comprehensive Care February 2025 In this issue we feature: LUGPA’s Third ...

FTC’s New Report on PBM Practices

LUGPA Policy Update: FTC’s New Report on PBM Practices January 2025 In January, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its second Interim Staff Report focusing on the practices of pharmacy benefit ...

• Third Community Practice Summit Recap

Driving Change for Independent Practices at Third Community Practice Summit The Community Practice Coalition Meets with Representative Greg Murphy, MD. January 2025 ...

• Advocacy Update - Jan. 2025

Integrated Practices | Comprehensive Care January 2025 In this issue we feature: ...

End-of-Year Legislative Update: Advancing Key Reforms

... Increase (Sec. 205) Increases the PFS conversion factor by 2.5% for 2025, providing much-needed financial relief for providers. Telehealth Flexibilities (Sec. 209) Extends Medicare telehealth ...