Fierce Healthcare May 15, 2018
Tina Reed

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, began his work this week elaborating on President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce prescription drug prices

President Trump’s plan to curb drug prices will allow Medicare to negotiate prices in a “more aggressive approach than has ever been tried before,” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Monday.

And he can do much of it without Congress’ help, Azar said.

Azar, along with CMS Administrator Seema Verma and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, explained how they expect to execute the plan President Trump announced Friday aimed at curbing drug prices in the U.S.

And Azar said he intends to use his ability to regulate, modify programs, conduct demonstration...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Govt Agencies, HHS, Insurance, Medicare, Pharma, Pricing / Spending, Provider
HHS releases national suicide prevention strategy, plan
HHS finalizes reproductive health data protections
Hospitals could be asked to report emissions in 2026
HIPAA update protects privacy of reproductive health information
More FTC Privacy Action

Share This Article