CMS Says New HHS Proposal Would Shed Light On Cost Of Prescription Drugs And Save States And Federal Government Money In Medicaid; Proposing Steps To Further Drive Down Prescription Drug Costs In Medicaid
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The CMS announced a new HHS proposal aimed at increasing transparency on prescription drug costs and saving money for states and the federal government in Medicaid. The proposal includes steps to further drive down drug costs in the program.
May 23, 2023 | 8:24 pm
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The new HHS proposal may impact the healthcare sector, including the iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH), by driving down prescription drug costs in Medicaid.
The HHS proposal aims to increase transparency and reduce drug costs in Medicaid, which could affect the healthcare sector. As IYH is an ETF focused on the healthcare sector, it may be indirectly impacted by these changes. However, the overall effect on IYH's performance is uncertain.
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The new HHS proposal may have a limited impact on the broader market, including the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), as it specifically targets prescription drug costs in Medicaid.
The HHS proposal is focused on prescription drug costs in Medicaid, which is a specific segment of the market. While it may have some effect on healthcare stocks within the S&P 500, the overall impact on the broader market and SPY is likely to be limited.
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