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New York Enacts Landmark Legislation Regulating PBMs

Health Care Law Brief

On December 31, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation to increase the transparency of prescription drug pricing and to establish requirements on pharmacy middlemen. Failure to obtain a license by 2023 could result in a cease and desist order from DFS and financial penalties. 1] [link].

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Health Apps and Consumer Privacy Update: Federal Trade Commission Proposes Amendments to the Health Breach Notification Rule

Health Law Advisor

On May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Request for Public Comment (“NPRM”) seeking to amend the Health Breach Notification Rule (“HBNR”). Commissioner Phillips has since resigned. Public comments can be submitted for 60 days after the NPRM is published in the Federal Register.

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