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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

HB 2 – Vaccine Consent What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep. Under current law, minors aged 14 or older are permitted to consent to vaccines (excluding the Covid Vaccine) for themselves without parental consent. Here’s a brief overview of the key pieces of legislation that AAFP is diligently monitoring.

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CMS Finalizes Guidance on Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program

FDA Law Blog

On November 17th, CMS issued its final guidance on the Discount Program in which it responded to public comments and provided updated guidance for the Discount Program for 2025 and 2026. covered insulin product or vaccine). Manufacturers must sign the agreement by March 1, 2024, to participate in the 2025 plan year.

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Drug Pricing Reform Gathers Steam (Part 2)

FDA Law Blog

The Part B rebate would exclude vaccines as well. 30, 2020, the Trump HHS published a final rule amending the safe harbors under the Federal health care program antikickback statute as they apply to manufacturer rebates paid to Medicare Part D plans, Medicaid Managed Care plans, and their PBMs.