ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — A trio of weighty healthcare bills are moving through legislature to counterbalance recent healthcare decisions at the federal level.
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Health coalition pushes ban on brand-name drug price gouging
Brand-name medication and specialty drugs would be protected from price gouging under a proposal by a Maryland health care coalition.
ACA supporters prepare for possible changes in Obamacare
With President Trump making it clear in his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday that he still intends to make changes in the Affordable Care Act, health advocates are teaming up with some Annapolis lawmakers to provide protection for Maryland residents should that happen.
Md. health officials call for drug affordability legislation
Spikes joined a throng of Maryland health officials, faith leaders and proponents in Annapolis Wednesday to call on elected officials to pass legislation that would control the rising cost of prescription drugs.
Medical cannabis, justice, education top Black Caucus agenda
The Maryland Black Caucus laid out their priorities for the 2017 General Assembly session, including diversifying the medical cannabis industry, eliminating the cash bail system and reforming education during a press conference Wednesday morning.
Maryland health group attacks high costs of prescription drugs
With EpiPens and other prescription drugs rising in cost, families who desperately need them but do not have health insurance are bearing a huge financial burden, according to community advocates.
Faiths United Calls for Morals Over Politics on Gun Control
Faiths United to Prevent Gun Control, a coalition of religious leaders representing over 40 faiths, are fueling a social movement to make gun control a priority.
State Senate Moving Forward with Tobacco Tax
The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee voted Thursday to increase tax rates on cigars and smokeless tobacco from 15 to 75 percent. However, taxes on premium, hand-rolled cigars will be increased to 20 percent.
Coalition Calls Alcohol Tax a Success
A coalition that pushed an alcohol tax increase last year is calling the tax a success and turning its efforts toward assuring that the new revenue is spent the way it was intended.
Report: Maryland Falls Down in Providing Smokers Resources to Quit
Smokers in Maryland aren’t provided enough help to quit, according to a new report by the American Lung Association.