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The Election Was a Week Ago. Here’s What We’ve Learned About Health Policy Since Then

The Election Was a Week Ago. Here’s What We’ve Learned About Health Policy Since Then

And a German-government-backed MFN study exposes a contradiction at the heart of the U.S. approach to international prices

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Nov 11, 2026
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The Still-Hazy Realities of MFN’s Impact on Access In Europe

The Still-Hazy Realities of MFN’s Impact on Access In Europe

Plus links on the politics of MFN deals and the contribution of 340B to health-spending growth

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Nov 10, 2026
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CMS Details Changes in Drug-Negotiation Program, 340B Reimbursement

CMS Details Changes in Drug-Negotiation Program, 340B Reimbursement

And why CVS’ plan to split is unlikely to mollify critics

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Nov 9, 2026
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Three Takeaways on Drug-Pricing Policy After a Blue Wave

Three Takeaways on Drug-Pricing Policy After a Blue Wave

Plus CVS unveils plan to spin off its retail pharmacy business amidst policy pressures

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Nov 4, 2026
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The Most Interesting Thing About the 2026 Election Is What the Results Will Mean for 2028

The Most Interesting Thing About the 2026 Election Is What the Results Will Mean for 2028

And Alnylam faces down a 340B earthquake

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Nov 3, 2026
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Politicians Aren’t Really Talking Healthcare Around the Midterms, But Voters Say It’s a Critical Issue

Politicians Aren’t Really Talking Healthcare Around the Midterms, But Voters Say It’s a Critical Issue

And Medicare will pay $6 billion in illegal duplicate 340B discounts next year, IQVIA estimates

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Nov 2, 2026
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New Rules Give Employers Powerful New Tools to Negotiate With PBMs

New Rules Give Employers Powerful New Tools to Negotiate With PBMs

Plus thoughts on TrumpRx, GLP-1s in Medicare, and a boatload of links

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Oct 29, 2026
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New Research Suggests More Seniors Than Expected Are Eligible for the CMS Bridge Program

New Research Suggests More Seniors Than Expected Are Eligible for the CMS Bridge Program

My new publication with Sean Sullivan and Aidan Sullivan indicates 11 million American seniors could be eligible for CMS’ obesity-med pilot

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Oct 28, 2026
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Republicans and Democrats Can Find Common Cause on Healthcare, a WaPo Op-Ed Argues. Hospitals Should Be Wary.

Republicans and Democrats Can Find Common Cause on Healthcare, a WaPo Op-Ed Argues. Hospitals Should Be Wary.

Plus thoughts on what the lack of 340B dialogue around key midterm battles says about policymaking in the new Congress

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Oct 27, 2026
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