The legal landscape surrounding drug pricing policy and reporting is constantly changing. Pharmaceutical and biologics companies have to navigate ever-evolving rules and regulations, ensuring compliance on both the federal and state levels. One misstep and a company could face a potentially costly investigation or enforcement action.
That is why working with experienced counsel who keep up to date with the latest legal changes is so important. Epstein Becker Green’s drug pricing policy and reporting team has deep knowledge of drug price reporting requirements and compliance obligations under Medicaid, Medicare, 340B Drug Discount, and other programs, and keeps clients informed of critical legal developments. We leverage years of experience to provide comprehensive counsel that is tailored to our clients’ specific needs and goals.
Providing Strategic Advice and Solutions
Our drug pricing policy and reporting team works closely with pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturers, advising them on compliance, strategy, and outlook in this high-stakes area. Clients turn to us for advice on pricing-related matters, reporting requirements, and their rights and obligations relating to:
- Medicare Average Sales Price
- Medicaid Drug Rebate Statute
- Medicare Part B, C, and D Program
- 340B Drug Discount Program
- Medicare Advantage Program
- TRICARE Program
- Veterans Health Care Act/Federal Supply Schedule Program
- State Drug Pricing Initiatives
We help pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturers develop methodologies and reasonable assumptions to support their drug pricing submissions, assist with responses to regulatory inquiries, and represent clients in drug pricing-related investigations, enforcement proceedings, and civil litigation. Physicians, hospitals, and insurers also look to us for guidance on drug pricing policy and reporting matters.
Keeping Our Clients Compliant
Our team drafts policies to help ensure that clients remain compliant with current federal legal standards and state drug pricing policy and transparency obligations. Clients also rely on us to keep them informed about legislative changes to drug pricing and reimbursement policies that may be on the horizon. In addition, we provide thorough compliance reviews that assess and update, if necessary, our clients’ existing compliance policies. At Epstein Becker Green, our drug pricing policy and reporting team provides diligent and effective counsel designed to help protect our clients from future legal exposure.