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Pharmaceutical Commerce Speaks with Lanton Law about New Drug Pricing Models

Pharmaceutical Commerce interviews Ron Lanton; Partner at Lanton Law on newly emerging pricing models such as the cost plus drug model.

healthcare, legislation, life sciences, Congress, FTCRon LantonJanuary 31, 2024healthcare, drug price, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, cost plus pricing model, Pharmacy Benefit Manager, insurance, pharmaceuticals, pharmacy, PhRMA

Unleashing the Power of Lanton Law: The Key to Effective Lobbying

When it comes to navigating the complex world of lobbying, choosing the right lobbyist will make all the difference. Lanton Law offers a unique approach that has proven to be highly effective in driving positive change.

legislation, legislature, lobbyistRon LantonJuly 14, 2023lobbyist, Lanton Strategies, Lanton Law

Prescription Digital Therapeutics Bill Introduced in Congress

The Medicaid and CHIP Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act also known as S. 5238 seen here was introduced on December 12, 2022 by Senator Capito (R-WV).

CMS, Congress, Digital Therapeutics, healthcare, HHS, HealthIT, legislation, pharmaceuticalsRon LantonDecember 27, 2022Medicaid and CHIP Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act, digital therapeutics, remote patient therapy, remote patient monitoring, CMS, Medicaid, CHIP, prescription

U.S. House Sends Chips and Science Act & Sends to the President For Signature

The U.S. House has passed the bipartisan Chips and Science Act of 2022. The bill can be viewed here. The bill aims to strengthen U.S. competitiveness with China by providing more than $52 billion for U.S. companies producing computer chips, as well as billions more in tax credits to encourage investment in chip manufacturing. It also provides tens of billions of dollars to fund scientific research, and to spur the innovation and development of other U.S. technologies.

communications, Infrastructure, IoT, legislation, manufacturing, semiconductor, tech, technologyRon LantonJuly 28, 2022Chips and Science Act of 2022, China, chip manufacturing, computer chips, innovation

New York Enacts New Pharmacy Benefit Manager Law

Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a press release announcing the enactment of S3762/A.1396 which provides for PBM registration and licensure.

pharmacy, insurance, legislation, life sciences, healthcareRon LantonJanuary 5, 2022New York, Pharmacy Benefit Manager, licensure, PB, PBM registration

CURES 2.0 Biomedical Legislation Introduced Into Congress

U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) are back as they recently introduced their long anticipated and bipartisan Cures 2.0 legislation. The bill is discussed via Congresswoman DeGette’s press release.

California Enacts Genetic Privacy Legislation

On October 6th, California Governor Newsom (D-CA) signed SB 41 titled Privacy: genetic testing companies.

biometric, genome, genomic testing, healthcare, genetics, DNA, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, legislationRon LantonOctober 8, 2021privacy, genetic privacy, Genetic Information Privacy Act, California, California Life Sciences

Bipartisan Congressional Legislation Introduced Seeking Shared Savings Demo Project to Increase Biological/Biosimilar Medicare Access

U.S. Senators Cornyn (R-TX) and Bennet (D-CO) have introduced the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act also known as S. 1427. The bill seeks to establish a demonstration project to increase access to biosimilar biological products under the Medicare program.

Florida Proposed Privacy Bill Fails

H.B. 969 titled Consumer Data Privacy has failed to become the nation’s third comprehensive consumer privacy law.

privacy, tech, technology, telecommunications, lobbyist, legislation, legislatureRon LantonMay 4, 2021Consumer Data Privacy, H.B. 969, privacy

Two Biosimilar Bills Head to President Biden for Signature

Two Biosimilar Bills Head to President BIden for Signature

Biosimilars, biologics, biotechnology, Congress, FDA, healthcare, HHS, legislation, pharmaceuticals, prescription drug costsRon LantonApril 20, 2021Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act, Ensuring Innovation Act, biosimilars, life science

Oregon Proposes New Policy to Control Drug Prices

Drug prices have been fiercely debated in Congress and in various state capitols before COVID-19 brought everything to a halt. Vermont was the first state in the country to require pharmaceutical manufacturers to explain drug price increases. That initiative was followed by Maryland in 2019 as the state created its five member Prescription Drug Affordability Board to monitor prices. It seems now the attention is focused on Oregon.

drug price, healthcare, insurance, legislation, pharmaceuticals, pharmacy, prescription drug costs, pharmacy benefit managerRon LantonApril 8, 2021drug price, Oregon, PBM, insurer, Prescription Drug Affordability Board, Vermont, Maryland

New York Reaches Agreement To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

According to Governor Cuomo’s press release, the Governor, “Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced an agreement on legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) to legalize adult-use cannabis.

adult use marijuana, cannabis, CBD, Farming, hemp, legislation, pharmacy, recreational marijuanaRon LantonMarch 29, 2021adult use cannabis, New York, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabinoid, hemp, Establish the Office of Cannabis Management, Governor Cuomo

Senator Markey and Congressman Lieu Reintroduce Bill Seeking to Improve the Cybersecurity of IoT Technology

Senator Markey (D-MA) and Congressman Lieu (D-CA) have reintroduced the Cyber Shield Act. The proposed legislation will create a voluntary program to identify and promote internet-connected products that meet industry-leading cybersecurity and data security standards, guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and proc- esses, and for other purposes.

Cybersecurity, 5G, communications, data, legislation, telecommunications, technology, techRon LantonMarch 29, 2021Cyber Shield Act, IoT, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity

Congressional IoT Legislation Introduced to Prepare for 5G Networks.

Congresswoman DelBene (D-WA)and Congressman Katko (R-NY) have introduced the Internet of Things (IoT) Readiness Act of 2021.

5G, IoT, communications, Congress, legislation, tech, technology, telecommunications, telehealth, telemedicine, FCCRon LantonMarch 29, 2021Internet of Things Readiness Act of 2021, IoT, 5G, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Internet of Things Caucus

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill known as H.R. 1603 is sponsored by Representative Lofgren (D-CA).

agriculture, Farming, Congress, U.S. Senate, legislation, lobbyistRon LantonMarch 21, 2021Farm, Agriculture, Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H-2A, agricultural guestworker program, merit-based visa program

Virginia Votes to Legalize the Sales & Recreational Use of Marijuana

Virginia has taken one step closer to becoming the first southern state to legalize marijuana. If enacted Virginia would follow Washington D.C. along with fifteen other states to do so. The proposed legislation would allow the possession of up to one ounce of marijuanato become legal starting January 1, 2024. This would be at the same time as sales and a regulatory scheme overseeing the new marijuana marketplace would take off. The bill is awaiting Governor Northam’s signature who is expected to sign the measure into law.

adult use marijuana, cannabis, CBD, healthcare, legislation, marijuana, medical marijuana, pharmaceuticals, pharmacy, recreational marijuanaRon LantonMarch 2, 2021Virginia, marijuana, recreational marijuana, Governor Northam, cannabis, CBD

Maryland One Step Closer to Implementing a Digital Ad Tax

For a while we have seen the European Union (EU) grapple with the development of digital ad taxes which have had a significant impact on U.S. Big Tech companies. Now, Maryland is showing similar regulatory oversight on digital ads as the EU.

Digital Ad Tax, technology, legislation, legislatureRon LantonFebruary 12, 2021Digital Ad Tax, Maryland Digital Ad Tax, Maryland, Maryland HB 732, section 230

Senator Klobuchar Introduces Sweeping Omnibus Antitrust Reform Legislation

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the lead Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, recently introduced sweeping proposed legislation targeting antitrust reform.

The SAFE TECH Act Introduced into Congress

The ‘‘Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act’’ or the "SAFE TECH Act" has been introduced into Congress. The proposal is led by Senators Warner (D-VA), Hirono (D-HI) and Klobuchar (D-MN), as the bill seeks changes to 47 U.S. Code § 230.

Cannabis Reform Legislation Anticipated in 117th Congress

We at Lanton Law have been closely monitoring cannabis policy developments as we fully anticipate federal action on this issue in 2021. How much activity remains to be seen.

cannabis, CBD, healthcare, legislature, legislation, lobbyist, marijuana, medical marijuana, pharmaceuticals, pharmacyRon LantonFebruary 6, 2021cannabis, medical cannabis, medical marijuana