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Behind the Bill
11/13/2024
In 2015, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan famously declared "we're all textualists now" during a lecture at Harvard Law School.1 The statement reflected a growing consensus that legal interpretation should focus primarily on the plain...
In 2015, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan famously declared "we're all textualists now" during a lecture at Harvard Law School.1 The statement reflected a growing consensus that legal interpretation should focus primarily on the plain...
In 2015, Supreme Court Justice...
11/13/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
11/06/2024
With Donald Trump securing the presidency and Republicans taking control of the Senate, all eyes are now on the House of Representatives—the final undetermined piece of federal power. Control of the House remains too close to call, with over...
With Donald Trump securing the presidency and Republicans taking control of the Senate, all eyes are now on the House of Representatives—the final undetermined piece of federal power. Control of the House remains too close to call, with over...
With Donald Trump securing the...
11/06/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
10/30/2024
Two major election-related cases landed at the Supreme Court on Monday—Republican National Committee v Genser (Pennsylvania) and Beals v Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. With just 6 days until the November 5th election, these cases...
Two major election-related cases landed at the Supreme Court on Monday—Republican National Committee v Genser (Pennsylvania) and Beals v Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. With just 6 days until the November 5th election, these cases...
Two major election-related cases...
10/30/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
10/23/2024
With the 2024 elections just 13 days away, everyone has one question: What happens next? The stakes are particularly high for health policy, but there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the predictions—especially when it comes to polling...
With the 2024 elections just 13 days away, everyone has one question: What happens next? The stakes are particularly high for health policy, but there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the predictions—especially when it comes to polling...
With the 2024 elections just 13...
10/23/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
10/16/2024
As we approach the final stretch of the 2024 election, Medicare for All is once again part of the health care conversation. But here’s the reality: even some of its previous champions, like Vice President Kamala Harris, have moved on. Harris...
As we approach the final stretch of the 2024 election, Medicare for All is once again part of the health care conversation. But here’s the reality: even some of its previous champions, like Vice President Kamala Harris, have moved on. Harris...
As we approach the final stretch...
10/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
10/09/2024
VP debate sidestepped key health care reforms like prescription drug prices, systemic reforms, and affordability.
VP debate sidestepped key health care reforms like prescription drug prices, systemic reforms, and affordability.
VP debate sidestepped key health...
10/09/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
10/02/2024
Navigating the murky waters of Senate procedures, including the filibuster, is crucial for understanding why health care reform proposals struggle to become reality in the US.
Navigating the murky waters of Senate procedures, including the filibuster, is crucial for understanding why health care reform proposals struggle to become reality in the US.
Navigating the murky waters of...
10/02/2024
First Report Managed Care
Blog
09/27/2024
Learn from a guest expert appointed to the FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee about shaping the regulatory framework for digital health technologies.
Learn from a guest expert appointed to the FDA's Digital Health Advisory Committee about shaping the regulatory framework for digital health technologies.
Learn from a guest expert...
09/27/2024
First Report Managed Care
Behind the Bill
09/18/2024
The aftermath of legal challenges and state legislation continues to reshape the landscape of copay accumulator programs, forcing payers and manufacturers to adapt their strategies.
The aftermath of legal challenges and state legislation continues to reshape the landscape of copay accumulator programs, forcing payers and manufacturers to adapt their strategies.
The aftermath of legal...
09/18/2024
First Report Managed Care
Blog
09/10/2024
First Report Managed Care is thrilled to introduce Andy Molnar, CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA), as he launches a monthly blog series. As the leader of the premier global organization for the digital therapeutics industry, Andy...
First Report Managed Care is thrilled to introduce Andy Molnar, CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA), as he launches a monthly blog series. As the leader of the premier global organization for the digital therapeutics industry, Andy...
First Report Managed Care is...
09/10/2024
First Report Managed Care