FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Prescription Drugs

Monday, December 19, 2011

FDA Issues Interim Final Rule To Avert Drug Shortages

On Thursday, FDA issued an interim final rule requiring drug companies that are the sole manufacturers of certain critical medicines to report a potential shortage to federal officials. Previously, companies were required only to report permanent disruptions to drug supplies. However, the new rule states that "[s]ubsequent experience has showed that even temporary discontinuance of manufacturing can have a significant impact on patient access to drug products."



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