LARA seizes over 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives in Michigan

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Regulatory We Work For Health Maryland calls for reform of 340B contract pharmacy program Jun 11, 2026

Regulatory Virginia Society of Rheumatology president on 340B: It has become ‘disconnected from the people it was created to help’ Jun 11, 2026

Regulatory Allvanza CEO Mendoza on 340B: It ‘is driving up health care costs while undermining patients’ ability to get innovative treatments’ Jun 11, 2026

State Issues

LARA seizes over 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives in Michigan Jun 25, 2026

• Second public hearing scheduled for Michigan marihuana administrative rules on July 23
• PCCA announces partnership with TJM Labs to automate compounding pharmacy workflows
• Registration opens for NCPA 2026 annual convention in Kansas City
• Brian Hanna elected president of Cannabis Regulators Association for 2026-2027 term

Regulatory

Federal watchdog finds PBMs dominate Medicare Part D, raising out-of-pocket drug costs Jun 24, 2026

• Paragon Health Institute’s Long on 340B program: 'Poor hospitals get the least from the program and richer hospitals get the most'
• We Work For Health Maryland calls for reform of 340B contract pharmacy program
• Virginia Society of Rheumatology president on 340B: It has become ‘disconnected from the people it was created to help’
• Allvanza CEO Mendoza on 340B: It ‘is driving up health care costs while undermining patients’ ability to get innovative treatments’

Federal Issues

Paragon Health Institute senior fellow calls for 340B reform: Primary recipients of 340B are ‘wealthier larger hospital systems’ May 22, 2026

• American Resolve Action Senior Fellow on 340B reform: Oversight 'could prevent billions of dollars in annual waste, fraud, and abuse'
• WSJ Editorial Board says 340B program has been exploited following North Dakota ruling
• Pacific Research Institute President on 340B program: 'Trump is trying to bring transparency to the bloated 340B program — and hospital lobbyists are panicking'
• ASG President Martin on 340B program: 'Hospitals aren’t just depriving patients of much-needed discounts. They’re also cheating taxpayers'

Industry

Frier Levitt partner on CVS Health 340B lawsuits: CVS diverted funds ‘designated to help safety-net hospitals care for the most vulnerable’ May 28, 2026

• Pritchett Policy Associates founder Pritchett on biosimilar access: 'PBMs are the problem not patents'
• Paragon Health Institute links ACA and HRSA to 340B program growth, calls for reforms
• USC Schaeffer Center Senior Fellow on 340B: 'It's malpractice for Congress having a created a program that is totally out of control to not step in a fix this'
• Rep. Harshbarger calls for PBM transparency, oversight: 'It’s time to shine a light on their shady practices'

Innovation

Pacific Research Institute CEO on 340B Drug Pricing Program: 'Inject some badly needed transparency into 340B' May 25, 2026

• Community Oncology Alliance Executive Director Okon on 340B: ‘Expanding participation in a flawed program isn’t reform’
• Fifth vaccine set to enter Phase III clinical trials
• Vaccination efforts for frontline health care workers underway following Pfizer vaccine approval
• PTCB: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Rolls Out Advanced Certification for Experienced Pharmacy Technicians Who Have Comprehensive Knowledge and Skills