Tag Archives: Biologics

Opposing MI Bill That Keeps Medication Prices High

Testimony on Biologics, Biosimilars, and Interchangeables Abigail Nobel, BSN, RN, MA January 30, 2018 My name is Abigail Nobel. I’m a health policy nurse and I oppose Section 17755 (5) of HB 4472, which provides for a superfluous and protectionist … Continue reading

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Interchangeables: Cheaper Biologics on Track for Michigan

Biologics took a big step toward affordability when HB 4812 had a second hearing before the MI Senate Health Policy Committee a few weeks ago. At issue was the prescribing process for interchangeables, the newer, cheaper versions of the expensive biologic … Continue reading

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Lansing Battles over Biologics

House Health Policy This Week Ever notice how two people can read the same words and come away with opposite meanings? I watched that spring to life in the House Health Policy Committee on Tuesday, October 27, in a dispute over medications. Horrendously expensive Biologic … Continue reading

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