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President Focuses On "Cleaning Up" Federal Contracting

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 03.04.09

Today, with Senators McCain, Levin, and McCaskill by his side, President Obama announced a major presidential contracting reform initiative to "turn the page on an era of irresponsibility in which taxpayer dollars were used to line contractors' pockets or maintain projects that do not work." President Obama signed a Presidential memorandum requesting new legislation and executive branch guidance to strengthen oversight and management of taxpayer dollars, end unnecessary no-bid and cost-plus contracts, maximize the use of competitive procurement processes, and clarify rules prescribing when outsourcing is and is not appropriate.

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Client Alert | 7 min read | 06.26.26

Federal Roundup: Updates for PBMs and Medicare Advantage Organizations

In June 2026, federal regulators and lawmakers continued their efforts to improve drug affordability through targeted reforms. These recent developments will primarily impact pharmaceutical manufacturers, managed care organizations, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) serving Medicare Part D program members. PBMs, Medicare Advantage organizations, and Part D sponsors should monitor these changes in the interest of maintaining compliance and providing input on regulatory proposals that may influence their business operations or compensation structures in the future....