State legislatures across the country have introduced bills designed to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems by health care entities.
Letters, Statements & Analysis
AMCP communicates the importance of managed care pharmacy by collaborating with members to provide comments, analysis, and testimony to Congress and federal and state agencies on the impact of proposed regulations and laws on managed care pharmacy and patients.
Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated cost estimate for the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). This cost estimate incorporates the amendments made to H.R. 1 in the hours before the House passed the legislation by a vote of 215-214-1.
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) issued a statement from CEO Susan A. Cantrell, MHL, RPh, CAE, following passage of the budget reconciliation bill that includes large-scale changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Grad PLUS loans, and other programs.
Under the budget resolution adopted on April 10, 2025, the House Energy & Commerce Committee (E&C) is required to submit changes in laws under its jurisdiction to reduce the deficit by at least $880 billion over the fiscal years (FY) 2025-2034.
A coalition of 34 scientific and medical organizations led by the American Association of Immunologists and the American College of Physicians released the following statement.
The Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act would prohibit the use of spread pricing arrangements in Medicaid programs. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) would be required to pass through to pharmacies the full amount of the money paid to the PBMs by Medicaid programs, except for a fixed administrative fee. The total reimbursement amount will be determined by a survey of national average drug acquisition costs administered by the Department of Health & Human Services.
Over the weekend, Congressional leadership released a continuing resolution (CR) that extends government funding at the same level as the previous fiscal year, through September 30. Congress must extend government funding by March 14 to avoid a government shutdown.
In AMCP's latest comments to the FDA, we emphasize the need for standardized public reporting of confirmatory trial progress, ensuring payers and health care providers have the necessary data to make informed coverage decisions. By supporting proactive communication and rigorous confirmatory trials, AMCP aims to balance early access to innovative treatments with patient safety and long-term therapeutic value.
On Feb. 26, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing titled: "An Examination of How Reining in PBMs Will Drive Competition and Lower Costs for Patients.“
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) issued the following statement from AMCP CEO Susan A. Cantrell, MHL, RPh, CAE, about the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Immediately following the 2024 presidential election, GOP leaders in the House of Representatives, Senate, and incoming administration expressed a desire to use a procedural tool to advance partisan spending legislation.
