March 2024

TL/DR - During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden stated his intention to broaden the terms of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, in regards to drug pricing. His plan would involve the government negotiating drug prices for all Americans, not just those receiving…

TL/DR - The crypto industry's super PACs, which have more than $80 million at their disposal, have identified the next political targets for the upcoming elections, including endangered Democrats in Ohio and Montana. The industry has planned to send out questionnaires to politicians to gauge their stance on crypto issues. Major industry players,…

TL/DR - The US Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized a policy allowing abortions in VA hospitals and clinics in cases where the mother's life is at risk or in instances of rape or incest. The rule also allows VA healthcare workers to offer abortion services and counselling irrespective of state restrictions. The policy has been criticized…

TL/DR - President Biden has proposed allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for at least 50 drugs annually, an increase from the current target of 20. The proposal, which could potentially reduce federal spending by billions each year and influence lower drug prices for non-Medicare users, would require approval from Congress. However, the Biden…