{"id":2427670,"date":"2025-04-25T16:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T20:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-senate-moves-ahead-with-prescription-price-controls-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T16:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T20:23:12","slug":"michigan-senate-moves-ahead-with-prescription-price-controls-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-senate-moves-ahead-with-prescription-price-controls-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Senate moves ahead with prescription price controls &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichigan-senate-moves-ahead-with-prescription-price-controls-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2427670&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The michigan Senate has taken significant steps toward regulating prescription drug prices by passing a series of bills that establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. This initiative received bipartisan support, wiht 19 Democrats joining one Republican to pass the legislation by a vote of 20-15. The board aims to review drug costs and recommend pricing strategies,including price caps on medications sold within the state. <\/p>\n<p>Supporters argue that the board will help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-desantis-new-spike-in-cases-wont-make-me-shut-down-my-state\/\" title=\"Gov. DeSantis: new spike in cases won\u2019t make me shut down my ...\">protect vulnerable populations<\/a>, such as seniors and those with chronic conditions, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-latest-drug-pricing-moves\/\" title=\"What You Need To Know About Trump\u2019s Latest ... Moves\">high drug costs<\/a>, citing that nearly a third of Michiganders have reduced or stopped their medications due to expenses. The board&#8217;s operation will be funded by taxpayers, with annual costs perhaps ranging from $3 million to $4 million, which includes salaries for board members and administrative expenses.<\/p>\n<p>However, some critics, including representatives from the Michigan Manufacturers Association, warn that price controls could lead to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-visits-israel-in-high-stakes-trip-amid-fears-of-more-iran-backed-attacks\/\" title=\"Biden&#039;s Israel Visit: High-Stakes Trip Amid Iran Attack Concerns\">unfavorable business environment<\/a> for the pharmaceutical industry, which plays a crucial role in the state&#8217;s economy. The ongoing debate reflects broader concerns about balancing public health needs with the interests of the drug industry and economic implications.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Michigan Senate moves ahead with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-department-of-education-rejects-trumps-title-vi-certification-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Maine Department of Education rejects Trump\u2019s Title VI certification - Washington Examiner\">prescription price controls<\/a><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2106273\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; If some bipartisan cooperation continues in Michigan, prescription costs could soon be regulated by the government.<\/p>\n<p>All 19 Democrats and one Republican joined in the state Senate to pass a series of bills that would create the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Companion legislation with bipartisan support is already planned for the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3391951\/maine-department-of-education-rejects-trumps-title-vi-certification\/\">Maine Department of Education rejects Trump&#8217;s Title VI certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3391947\/wisconsin-home-prices-jump-despite-march-sales-drop\/\">Wisconsin home prices jump, despite March sales drop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3391949\/phare-funding-increase-passes-house\/\">PHARE funding increase passes House<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Democrats hold a 19-18 advantage in the Senate. Republicans have a six-vote advantage in the House.<\/p>\n<p>The plan, which passed the Senate 20-15, says the board would be an independent body with the ability to review drug costs and recommend pricing strategies, including price limits on prescription drugs sold in the state.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The burden of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">high drug costs falls hardest<\/a> on our most vulnerable residents &ndash; seniors, children, and those managing chronic conditions,&rdquo; said Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton. &ldquo;This board will give us a tool to protect consumers and bring much-needed fairness, transparency, and accountability to drug pricing in our state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A bill analysis from the Senate Fiscal Agency said the package of legislation would &ldquo;have a significant impact on state government and no fiscal impact on local governments.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The five board members would be paid by taxpayers, which the agency said could reach up to $750,000, but added salary costs are unknown. Also, members of an advisory board would be reimbursed for expenses, which could run between $10,000 and $200,000 a year based on other similar boards.<\/p>\n<p>The agency also estimated the full cost of the board with three full-time employees and administrative expenses could reach between $3 million and $4 million annually.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Democrats say the costs are necessary to reign in the rising costs of prescription drugs across the state. They pointed to plans in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer&rsquo;s State of the State address that said nearly a third of Michigan residents stopped taking medications because of the cost.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3292730\/all-executive-orders-actions-trump-first-day\/\"><strong>LIST: THE EXECUTIVE ORDERS, ACTIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS TRUMP HAS MADE AS PRESIDENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Others, though, say government price controls will create an adverse business climate for the drug industry in the state.<\/p>\n<p>David Worthams, director of employment policy for the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified recently before the Senate Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Committee. He said, &ldquo;We are empathetic to those who must participate in prescription drug therapies. These treatments are a critical component of health care for many Michiganders. The rising cost of these advances presents many challenges for consumers. On face value, the idea of a government board who will cap the price of these drugs seems like a good idea. However, state price controls will lead to a hostile business environment for an industry that is a major employer and contributor to Michigan&rsquo;s economy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2106273\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2106273\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michigan Senate advances bills for prescription price controls<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2427671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iStock-1004637310.jpg.optimal.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4606,4762,4601,54103,3740],"class_list":["post-2427670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-healthcare","tag-legislation","tag-michigan","tag-prescription-price-controls","tag-senate"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/iStock-1004637310.jpg.optimal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2427670"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2427674,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427670\/revisions\/2427674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2427671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2427670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2427670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2427670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}