The Kansas Trial Lawyers Association urged the committee to explain why the legislature's option 2 — allowing providers to elect $1.5M of fund coverage — has not been made available and asked for a review or fiscal analysis to restore or adjust the option.

Lawmakers held a study session on Dylan's Law 2, a proposed measure to bar discrimination against people with epilepsy and require coverage for FDA‑approved seizure‑prevention devices when prescribed as medically necessary. Advocates argued the mandate would affect a small patient slice and carriers agreed cost increases would be negligible.

Representatives of Hemophilia of Georgia told lawmakers that a June 2026 network termination notice affected clinical continuity for roughly 140 patients and that the organization's 340B pharmacy model funds multidisciplinary wraparound services.

A representative of the California Pharmacist Association told the board that several Medi‑Cal policy changes in early 2027 — including a large transfer of enrollees to fee‑for‑service, a proposed 340B rebate pilot and new prescriber enrollment requirements — could increase refill surges and create coverage confusion for pharmacists and patients.

The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board directed staff to draft recommendation language to preserve prior authorizations and step‑therapy approvals during plan transitions — board members favored a 90‑day transition and asked for mechanisms to transfer authorizations and notify pharmacies.

Faye Gunther of USW 3000 praised the governor's executive order and warned HR 1 would raise costs and worsen conditions for patients and frontline workers; unions and providers called for sustained state action to protect access and employment in health services.

Lawmakers establish new liability coverage requirements for optometry applicants in Florida

Florida legislators amend definitions related to medical debt collection and extraordinary actions.

Florida House passes measures to increase penalties for unlicensed medical practice.

HB 547 restricts debt collection for patients negotiating bills or in payment plans.

Senators discuss implications of amending evidence rules in medical malpractice cases.

Legislation mandates optometrists maintain $100,000 letter of credit for malpractice claims.

HB 953 increases penalties for practicing various health care professions without a license.

Florida House enacts strict disciplinary measures for repeated malpractice by naturopathic physicians.

Legislation mandates naturopathic physicians to disclose malpractice insurance requirements to patients.

Florida House enacts rules requiring insurance compliance for naturopathic physician license issuance

Florida House Bill 349 aims to safeguard nurses and patients from retaliation for complaints.

Wyoming advocates push for healthcare price transparency to protect patients from exorbitant medical bills.

Legislation establishes prohibitions on unethical practices in healthcare professions in Washington.

Lawmakers review corporate practice of medicine doctrine with insights from Kyle Carinan.