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Statement Concerning Unintended Consequences of CMS’ Proposed Medicare Part B Demonstration

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The members of PILMA approved the following statement concerning the unintended consequences of CMS’ proposed Medicare Part B demonstration and its effect on patient access to needed medications.

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ICYMI: PILMA supports access, affordability and transparency in healthcare

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The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association is committed to supporting innovation in the life sciences and the promotion of high-quality union construction jobs. Equally important, is PILMA’s steadfast commitment to patients’ access to affordable medicines, transparency in healthcare exchanges and the elimination of barriers to access. In light of the dialogue sparked at the 2016 PhRMA Annual Meeting, PILMA reaffirms support for the following resolutions:

RESOLUTION CONCERNING patients’ access to affordable health care coverage and transparency in insurance market exchanges.

RESOLUTION CONCERNING the need for policies promoting patients’ appropriate medication adherence in order to improve the health of society and reduce long-term healthcare costs. 

The Hill: Building a better America

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In an op-ed published in The Hill, Reps. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced the creation of the Congressional Building Trades Caucus, a bipartisan collaboration in the House that will advance the agenda of all hardworking Americans.

Click here to view the article on the Hill’s website.