IG Live June 27: The Evolving Landscape of Gender-Affirming Care
The state of gender-affirming care is constantly evolving, with restrictions and bans on the provision of care continuing to spread across the country. As of June 12, a total of 20 states have restrictions on gender-affirming care for youth. During Pride Month, experts will discuss how healthcare professionals can best support gender diverse patient populations […]
Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA’s Preventive Care Coverage Requirements
A federal judge on Thursday struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision requiring all insurers to cover certain preventive services free of charge, angering the law’s supporters. “Individual Plaintiffs need not comply with the preventive care coverage recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued on or after March 23, 2010 [the […]
Gun Violence Bill Contains an Unlikely Provision on PBMs
WASHINGTON — Why does a law aimed at preventing gun violence include a provision dealing with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)? The answer is simple: money. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 25 by President Biden, is designed primarily to decrease gun violence by, among other things, enhancing […]