International trade issues, including free-trade agreements; import safety. S.558 and H.R.1424, The Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (regarding requirement for health plans and employers to provide mental health insurance coverage comparable to that of traditional medical coverage).
S.2209, Physician Payments Sunshine act of 2007; Grassley/Kohl Bill (regarding proposal to require pharmaceutical manufacturers to disclose provision of items of value to physicians on an annual basis). DOD Tricare issues, including retail pharmacy rebate and other related issues.
Comparative Effectiveness:  Senate proposal regarding use of comparative effectiveness in health care coverage and/or reimbursement.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Information regarding company patient assistance program
Health care reform
Legislation to fund cancer research, caner supportive services and improve access to coverage 340B program, regarding legislation that would require extension of 340B pricing to pharmacies who also serve patients who do not qualify for 340B services. Discussions and possible legislation regarding possible increase in Medicaid program base rebate rate issues arising from Deficit Reduction Act.
Discussions and possible legislation amending Title SVIII, Part D (Medicare Part D) of SSA, including issues of "non-interference clause," protected classes of drugs, and Medicare Advantage. S.301 and H.R.6331, The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
S.3118, The Preserving Access to Medicare Act

Legislation to address physician payments issues, including SGR and related provisions to Medicare package. Tax issues, including extension of the Research and Development Tax Credit. Support of sufficient funding for the Food and Drug Administration to conduct meaningful and effective review of direct-to-consumer advertising.
TRD - Trade (domestic/foreign) HCR - Health Issues MMM - Medicare/Medicaid TAX - Taxation/Internal Revenue Code PHA - Pharmacy
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