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πŸ›οΈ Court Ruling Shakes Up ACA Penalty Process

πŸ” What Happened?

A Texas janitorial company challenged a 2019 ACA penalty and won. The court said:

➑️ The IRS must wait for HHS to certify employer liability
➑️ The current use of Letter 226-J violates the ACA
➑️ HHS can’t delegate its role to the IRS

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πŸ’Š U.S. Prescription Drug Spending Hits $806B in 2024

+10.2% Increase Driven by Weight Loss Meds

Prescription drug spending in the U.S. jumped 10.2% in 2024, reaching $806 billion, according to the ASHP. The surge is fueled by skyrocketing demand for GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic & Wegovy), now the #1 drug category and fastest-growing segment.

β€œGLP-1s are changing metabolic careβ€”but they expose supply chain risks.”
β€” Eric Tichy, PharmD, ASHP

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