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States should require all health professionals to maintain competency in their respective professions.
States should mandate public disclosure of disciplinary actions taken by health regulatory boards and make this information easily accessible to consumers.
Current federal regulations and policies should be interpreted to allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) to fully and independently practice as defined by
Federal and state governments should implement proven programs to increase access to appropriate drug therapies that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
As major payers for prescription drugs (through Medicare Part D and Medicaid), the U.S.
Policymakers should encourage competition that enables purchasers to obtain price discounts from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Well-designed drug formularies and PDLs should be used to enhance quality and conserve resources.
An exceptions and appeals process for coverage decisions must be in place. It should be clinically sound and well-communicated.
The Federal Trade Commission should monitor relationships between pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and vertically integrated acquisitions for effects on consumer choice, cl