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The price of plans will be included to create competition in the market that opens for 2020 starting November 1.
Those who reported harassment said bullying resulted in burnout, depression and other ill health effects.
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.
It could be several months before the deal is finalized, though the agreement itself is projected to be completed this fall.
Part D plan sponsors mainly used five PBMs in 2016: CVS Caremark, OptumRx, Express Scripts, Medimpact and Argus.
The rapid adoption of digital technologies is considered beneficial to providers, but it can lead to cybersecurity gaps.
Between 2013 and 2017, hospital prices for inpatient services increased 19%, translating to about 4.5% per year.
The expansion marks a nearly 300% increase in product offerings compared to 2019.
The chance of a surprise bill was more than 90% in 15% of the hospitals studied, and for ED visits it was even more.