What to Know About the FDA’s Recent Decision to Allow Florida to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada January 12, 2024 Blog Florida’s plan to import certain prescription drugs from Canada represents the first time the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted authority for a state to safely import prescription drugs from another country. This policy watch analysis unpacks some frequently asked questions related to state of Florida’s importation plan, including potential obstacles to implementation, who will benefit from any savings, and what types of drugs will (and will not) qualify for importation.
States Reporting Social Determinant of Health Related Policies Required in Medicaid Managed Care Contracts January 12, 2024 State Indicator
How History Has Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: A Timeline of Policies and Events January 11, 2024 Page This timeline offers a historical view of significant U.S. federal policies and events spanning the early 1800s to today that have influenced present-day health disparities. It covers policies that directly impacted health coverage and access to care, relevant events in medicine, social and economic policies and developments that influence health, and efforts to tackle inequalities.
Health Coverage by Race and Ethnicity, 2010-2022 January 11, 2024 Issue Brief This brief examines trends in health coverage by race/ethnicity between 2010 through 2022, shows how eligibility for coverage among the remaining uninsured varies by race/ethnicity, and highlights issues in addressing coverage disparities looking ahead.