Jessica Howser focuses on the commercial market, state issues, and Medicare Part D.
Before joining Avalere, Jessica had worked at a state exchange, where she was focused on the Affordable Care Act and the individual marketplace.
She also has experience with patient-focused advocacy for opioid-use disorders and women’s health.
Jessica holds a master’s degree in public health policy from the University of Maryland.
Authored Content
The updated USP Drug Classification was recently released with several revisions to categories, classes, PGs, and products included. Beyond historical uses, USP’s classifications will be used to inform product eligibility for Medicare MFN demonstrations.
Avalere Health examines how new federal and state efforts to oversee PBM-pharmacy ownership may affect stakeholders systemwide.