In mid-August, the Biden administration announced it had completed negotiations for the first 10 drugs in Medicare’s price program and that the new prices will be implemented in 2026. The achievement marks decades of effort and is a stellar achievement for the Democrats and the administration. But Medicare already receives discounts and rebates on drugs, so it’s unclear what the savings will really be off the list price. And, as Stephanie Kennan points out in ep. 35 of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled, it is also unclear how much of any savings will filter through to patients because their costs will be determined by their insurance plans. Click below to listen.
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Founded in 1998, McGuireWoods Consulting is a full-service public affairs firm.
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What people say and do in government can have a profound impact on your organization. McGuireWoods Consulting can help you to work with government effectively. When organizations face complex challenges, we offer comprehensive solutions, delivering unparalleled expertise on both issues and process. Whether launching a major initiative or averting a crisis, our bi-partisan team helps clients to craft and implement integrated strategies that connect them with top decision-makers, shape public opinion, and transform public policy. We help business and government create partnerships that work. Founded in 1998, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC (MWC) is a full-service public affairs firm offering infrastructure and economic development, strategic communications, grassroots issues management, and government relations services. McGuireWoods Consulting is a subsidiary of the McGuireWoods law firm, named one of the “most prestigious” firms in the world by the Vault Guide to Top 100 Law Firms, 2008.
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Manan Vora
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Senior Vice President & Director, MWCAdvocacy at McGuireWoods Consulting
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Ryan Bernstein
Senior Vice President , Federal Public Affairs at McGuireWoods Consulting
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Christopher Nolen
Virginia Lobbyist | Government Relations Professional | Trusted Advisor | Problem-solver | Advocate for companies and individuals
Updates
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On Sept. 17, MWC's Ford Graham will moderate and be a panelist for “How to Overcome NIMBY-ism” at the Industrial Asset Management Council Fall Forum in Quebec City, Canada. https://lnkd.in/eTS5qyUd
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On Sept. 8, MWC’s Falak Sabbak joined hosts Faith Jessie and Zach Merchant on The Georgia Vote to discuss the bipartisan gun safety legislation following the shooting at Apalachee High School last week. Click here to watch: https://lnkd.in/ebfCie3f
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On September 9, 2024, the House of Representatives passed the BIOSECURE Act by 306 to 81 votes. Before the congressional recess, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had announced he would bring the BIOSECURE Act (H.R. 8333) to the floor for a vote in the Fall. The bill would prohibit companies from doing business with some Chinese biotech firms if they want to remain in good standing with the federal government. Click below to read more. McGuireWoods Consulting authors: Stephanie Kennan, Regina (Gina) Sherick Fritz, and Gabriel Wiedenhoever
House Passes the BIOSECURE Act • McGuireWoods Consulting
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On Aug. 22, MWC’s Georgia team hosted Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns and his wife, Dayle, at our Atlanta office. Speaker Burns shared valuable insights on the amended FY25 and FY26 budgets, education, public safety, workforce development, housing, economic development, and the importance of civility in politics. We’re grateful for the opportunity to engage with such a distinguished leader on the challenges and opportunities facing the state of Georgia. Photo L to R: Stephen Tippins, Ryan Shacklette, Dayle Burns, Falak Sabbak, Speaker Jon Burns, Michael Shelnutt, Spiro Amburn, and Rob Fortson.
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MWC congratulates Virginia’s 2024 Childcare Champions of the Year, presented by Virginia Promise in Action. MWC’s Jim Dyke, VPiA Board Chair: “A strong early education system is essential to supporting a thriving workforce and driving long-term economic development and growth. Virginia Promise in Action is proud to recognize Governor Youngkin and these dedicated leaders in the General Assembly for prioritizing the needs of our state’s youngest learners and their families.”
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On Aug. 16, MWC’s Jim Dyke participated in “The 70 Year Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education” panel discussion hosted by Virginians for Reconciliation at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. The panel reflected on the U.S. Supreme Court case that desegregated education and its impact on Virginia’s businesses today. Former Gov. Bob McDonnell was the host, and Barry DuVal, President, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, moderated the event. Photo L to R: Dietra Trent, Ph.D., White House Initiatives on HBCUs; former Gov. McDonnell; Kirk Cox, VA Business Higher Education Council; Jim Dyke; Barry Duval; Del. Delores McQuinn; Charmaine Tucker, Central African American Chamber of Commerce; Michel Zajur, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Tinh Phan, Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
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MWC’s Michael Shelnutt, Spiro Amburn, Danica Thompson, and Stephen Tippins were recognized as top lobbyists in the JAMES Magazine Online 2024 “Top Lobbyist” issue. McGuireWoods Consulting was ranked among the top law firm-affiliated government relations firms. See More: https://lnkd.in/eieHRRMC
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On July 2, 2024, the Richmond Times-Dispatch published an article by MWC's Jim Dyke looking at his recent trip to the Danube River and how it highlights the way Virginia tells its own history. The former Secretary of Education from 1990 to 1994, noted that he spent “considerable time lately advocating for our education system to fully address Virginia’s history – the good, the bad and the ugly.” Looking at his own multicultural family, Dyke examines how his wife’s Jewish family originated in Hungary and Poland only to be killed or expelled from these countries and how their long history in these lands have been nearly erased. “Only in synagogue displays did we better understand how dreadfully the Jews, prior to extermination, were treated…” Dyke noted that “Just as some in Virginia want to avoid the discussion of the ugly parts of Virginia’s history, such as the horrors of slavery, Massive Resistance, and the Jim Crow era, while simultaneously seeking to eliminate DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), Europe, too, must better acknowledge its horrific past in order to avoid history repeating itself.” Read More: https://lnkd.in/eXbghPaU
Commentary: A history lesson for Virginia, along the Danube River
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In an ironic move, it’s likely that #Medicare Part D insurance premiums will rise next year even as a 2022 law sought to lower costs for patients, but the administration is planning on implementing a program to stabilize the market. Under the 2022 law, insurers must now make up the difference between costs formerly covered by patients and are raising drug premiums to compensate, explains host Stephanie Kennan in ep. 34 of Complications: Health Policy Unraveled. Join her as she explains the changes facing insurers and the efforts the government is making to stabilize the market during the transition brought about by the 2022 #Inflation Reduction Act. Click below. #healthcare #healthpolicy
How the Inflation Reduction Act Is Affecting Medicare Part D Drug Costs • McGuireWoods Consulting
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