Marketplace Fairness Act

Last year, 29 states and Washington, D.C., considered some 90 bills to limit “prior authorization” requirements for medical care and prescriptions, according to the American Medical Association. This year, the trade group is tracking more, including in Missouri, where Christopher Marks spent months trying to get his health insurer to pay for the Type 2 diabetes medication Mounjaro.

Missouri and other states target health insurer 'prior authorization' red tape

Bram Sable-Smith

In Missouri, legislation introduced by State Rep. Melanie Stinnett, R-Springfield, aims to establish a gold carding program for medical treatment and prescriptions.

Government, Politics & Issues

Area Lawmakers Ready For New 114th Congress

From naming local post offices for fallen service members to changing the president’s signature health-care law, area lawmakers are beginning the 114th…

Government, Politics & Issues

Senate 'marketplace fairness' internet tax plan would require state action

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 26, 2013 - WASHINGTON – As the Senate moved toward May approval of the “marketplace fairness”…

Government, Politics & Issues

Senate 'marketplace fairness' internet tax plan would require state action

Rob Koenig

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: WASHINGTON – As the Senate moved toward May approval of the “marketplace fairness” bill, which aims…