Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Every Dollar Counts Act, legislation to require out-of-pocket expenditures for covered drugs to count towards the patient’s maximum out-of-pocket and deductible, regardless of where such drugs are purchased. In the release, his office included a statement of support from CAHC.
“Affordability is the defining concern for Americans,” said Joel White, President of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage. “In health care, it determines whether patients can get the medicines and care they need to stay healthy. Congressman Murphy’s legislation helps remove barriers to that care and improve health outcomes.”