Health Law Forecast 2026

Senior Policy Advisor Miranda Franco contributed to a "Health Law Forecast" article published in the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) Health Law Connections magazine. The article previews trends to watch in 2026 affecting the healthcare industry, and Ms. Franco's portion focuses on public health policy. She highlights the growing division between state and federal priorities, exemplified by changes in immunization schedules and vaccine policy, as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative to address chronic disease prevention and management. Ms. Franco additionally touches on drug price reforms through the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, 340B rebate model and Most-Favored Nation agreements. The article emphasizes that organizations that adapt to these changes, whether through clarifying coverage obligations or engaging in strategic conversations with state and federal authorities, are the ones that will see success and help shape the year to come.

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