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CBO Scoring 201: What is the CBO Missing & How to Bridge the Gap

CBO Scoring 201: What is the CBO Missing & How to Bridge the Gap

In this edition of the Navigating Market Access with Magnolia webinar series, our experts break down the complexities of Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scoring and explore what’s often missing in how policies are assessed and costed.

The webinar, titled “CBO Scoring 201: What Is the CBO Missing, and How Can You Bridge the Gap?”, examines how market access professionals, policy teams, and manufacturers can better prepare for and influence budget assessments tied to healthcare legislation.

Key Discussion Topics:

  • The evolving economic and policy landscape affecting pharmaceuticals in 2025
  • A deeper look into how the CBO scores healthcare policies and programs
  • Where the CBO may fall short in estimating costs and impacts
  • How manufacturers and advocacy organizations can build stronger, more accurate budget models
  • Real-world examples of how past scoring has shaped legislation and impacted the market
  • Tools and approaches for improving communication with the CBO and aligning with its methodologies

Panelists include: