Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. Walsh, Ac — O'Connor, J., Concurring in Part and Dissenting…

Summary

Justice O'Connor agrees with the plurality that States may not impose on Medicaid beneficiaries the burdens of prior authorization in the absence of a countervailing Medicaid purpose. She disagrees that the District Court abused its discretion in enjoining the Maine Rx Program and would reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals, remanding for further proceedings. Justice Thomas, Justice Breyer, and Justice Scalia each file separate opinions in the case.