Susan Morse
Hospitals often don't file for the funds because they're unaware of what can be reimbursed, and there is only a 30-day window to apply.
The number one recommendation is to know all of the touch points for data: how it comes in, how it's used, where it's stored and how it goes out.
A few stakeholders recommended removing or suspending the overall star ratings from Hospital Compare until changes are made.
St. Elizabeth's five hospitals are the first in the state to participate in the voluntary agreement to reduce charges by as much as 45 percent.
The price of plans will be included to create competition in the market that opens for 2020 starting November 1.
Numerous states reported requested rate decreases and only three have double-digit increases.
The new organization, yet to be named, will be one of the largest nonprofit health organizations in Massachusetts and the surrounding region.
Part D plan sponsors mainly used five PBMs in 2016: CVS Caremark, OptumRx, Express Scripts, Medimpact and Argus.
The expansion marks a nearly 300% increase in product offerings compared to 2019.
Medication adherence and refilling on time reward members through copay discounts.