Author: Simon Barr

Real-Time Drug Price Transparency Coming for U.S. Consumers

HHS has finalized a rule (HTI-4) to deliver real-time prescription drug price transparency at the point of care, giving clinicians and consumers visibility into patient-specific coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and prior authorization requirements through certified health IT. The move aims to reduce administrative burden, speed access to therapy, and support more cost-effective prescribing aligned with value-based care goals.

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HHS Seeks Nominations for New Healthcare Advisory

HHS and CMS are creating the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a group of experts tasked with providing strategic recommendations directly to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The goal: improve how care is financed and delivered across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Health Insurance Marketplace, while reducing red tape and putting patients first.

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