Pharmacy

Millennials in particular want a discussion with their provider and will choose their physician based on the ability to discuss drug costs.

Eleven drugs are potential blockbusters with an expected $1 billion in U.S. sales, according to the report.

Plan satisfaction will now have a greater effect on MA star ratings, as the Advance Notice proposes to double the value member satisfaction.

The president promised to protect Medicaid, yet his Administration's proposal to change the funding mechanism would cap funds, physician says.

As commercial health plans and others fortify their strategy for preventive care, one opportunity is to leverage an existing retail footprint.

Opioid prescribing remains far higher in the U.S. than in other countries, despite efforts to reduce inappropriate prescribing.

The Silicon Valley EHR vendor received "sponsorship" payments from unnamed pharmaceutical companies so that the latter's marketing team could influence the design of CDS features, according to the Department of Justice.

The 18 BCBS companies will provide $55 million to help create a Civica subsidiary focused on generic medications outside of the hospital setting.

An interventionist approach from the government may not work as intended; market competition and systemic reform will be paramount.

Spending on cancer drugs was 2% to 5% higher than that of non-participants, and 1% to 7% higher than physician offices -- a modest effect on consumers.