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States Weigh In: Regulating GLP-1s and Other Compounded Drugs
The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (found in Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (found in Mounjaro and Zepbound) has transformed the landscape of weight loss treatment. These…
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Myths vs. Facts: 340B Revisited
Myth #1: 340B Doesn’t Cost Taxpayers Any Money Fact: The 340B program drives up drug prices for everyone. A recent IQVIA study shows that state employee health…
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U.S. House Passes PBM Reforms: Where Are We Now?
The United States House of Representatives recently passed bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming PBMs to increase transparency and lower drug costs. These reforms include de-linking compensation from drug prices in…
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President Trump’s Healthcare Philosophy: Less Government, More Choices
President Donald Trump is building on actions from his first term that aimed to increase competition and affordability in healthcare through alternative coverage options, focusing on market-based reforms, deregulation, and…
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Advancing Medical Innovations for Veterans: Americans for Ibogaine CEO W. Bryan Hubbard
Texas is taking the lead in advancing the latest medical innovations, particularly for veterans of the armed forces. At the ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit in Fort…
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Providing Trusted Policy Solutions To State Legislators: Jonathan Williams on The Making Waves Podcast
ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams spoke with host Dave Roetman on The Making Waves podcast about the legacy of ALEC in empowering legislators with trusted…
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Bringing Healthcare Price Transparency to Texas: Texas Representative Caroline Harris Davila
Texas State Representative Caroline Harris Davila believes the most effective policymaking often begins far from Washington. At the ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit, Harris described state legislatures…
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New HHS Report Provides Roadmap For Making America Healthy Again
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released its highly anticipated “Make Our Children Healthy Again: Strategy Report.” The report, spearheaded by Secretary…
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Costly COVID-Era Subsidies Lead to Government Shutdown
A government shutdown looms as the debate over subsidies for health care continues on Capitol Hill. The 2010 Affordable Care Act contained premium tax credits designed to make health insurance…
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Brooklyn Roberts Testimony in Kansas: 340B Impact on States, Taxpayers, and the Health Care System
ALEC Health And Human Services Senior Task Force Director Brooklyn Roberts was recently invited to testify before the Kansas State Legislature Special Committee on Pharmaceutical Studies regarding the federal 340B…
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How the 340B Drug Program Is Driving Up Costs For States and Employers
The federal 340B drug program was created with a straightforward mission—to provide steeply discounted drugs to safety net hospitals and clinics that serve large populations of low-income and uninsured…
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The Case for Medicaid Reform: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
Supporters of big government are on a mission to attack the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which was signed into law by President Donald Trump after heroic efforts by…
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States Realize the Importance of Price Transparency in Healthcare
In recent years, the “price transparency in health care” movement has continued to gain momentum—a shift that has the potential to completely reshape the relationship between healthcare providers, patients, and…
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2025 State Wins and the One Big Beautiful Bill: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unpacked recent developments in Medicaid reform, federal tax policy, and state-level…
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ALEC Policy Champions Ensure Health Care Price Transparency for Oklahoma Patients
ALEC is proud to recognize Oklahoma Sen. Casey Murdock and Rep. Mark Lepak for their leadership in passing SB 889, one of the strongest health care price transparency laws…
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Restoring the Integrity of Medicaid in Indiana
Medicaid is at the forefront of the healthcare policy debate. The program takes up around one third of most state budgets, meaning changes to eligibility or coverage have a significant…
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Medicaid at a Crossroads: Brooklyn Roberts on Real America’s Voice
In a recent interview on Real America’s Voice with host Steve Gruber, Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Senior Task Force Director for Health…
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Medicaid Overspending Spurs Push for Reform in the States: Brooklyn Roberts on NewsTalkSTL
During a recent interview with NewsTalkSTL hosts Tim Jones and Chris Arps, Brooklyn Roberts, ALEC Health and Human Services Senior Task Force…
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Reforming Medicaid and Renewing the Tax Cuts: Jonathan Williams on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Appearing on The Hugh Hewitt Show, ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams highlighted the need for fiscal discipline and structural reform—particularly in Medicaid.
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The Economic and Social Consequences of Medicaid Expansion: Jonathan Williams on American Radio Journal
As usual in Washington, the road to fiscal ruin is paved with good intentions and taxpayer dollars, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Medicaid—one of the largest and…