Californians Call for Patient-Centered Care
A one-size-fits-all approach to health care is dangerous for Californians.
Louisiana, South Dakota Curb Step Therapy
Lawmakers in South Dakota and Louisiana didn’t let the coronavirus derail their efforts to protect patients.
Stress, Skin & Step Therapy
Stress is a common response to skin conditions. It may also be making those skin conditions worse.
Making Step Therapy Safe for Patients
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would curb the health plan practice of requiring patients to try and fail an insurer-preferred drug before getting the one their doctor prescribed.
New Step Therapy Requirement Coming to Medicare Advantage
The federal government has given Medicare plans a new tool to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. But it could have the unintended consequence of limiting patients’ access to some medications.
Patient Advocates Line Up Behind Federal Step Therapy Bill
A congressional effort to improve patients’ access to treatment is generating widespread enthusiasm in the advocacy community.
New York Governor Signs Step Therapy Bill into Law
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill that protects patients from step therapy, marking a victory for advocates in the state.
Indiana Tackles Step Therapy
Indiana Governor Mike Pence has signed into law a bill restricting the use of step therapy – following in the footsteps of California, Maryland, New Hampshire and other states that have tackled the issue.
AfPA Releases “Understanding Step Therapy” Video
Step therapy, or “fail first,” does what it sounds like, explains a new video from the Alliance for Patient Access.
Co-pay Coupon Scare Underscores Access Challenges
UnitedHealthcare patients received welcome news this past week: the insurance provider has retracted its proposal to stop accepting co-pay assistance coupons.
