Gus Bilirakis Champions the Cancer Drug Parity Act
Last week, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., showcased his support for the “Cancer Drug Parity Act” from U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-NY, the chairman of the House Cancer Caucus.
Higgins introduced the bill requiring health insurance plans that cover intravenous and injectable cancer medications to also cover orally administered cancer medications at the equivalent rate” earlier in the month.