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By Beth Jones Sanborn | 02:52 pm | June 05, 2018
Even after taking into account manufacturer rebates, spending still increased more than 60 percent and the ranks of beneficiaries paying $2,000 out-of-pocket a year doubled, the Office of the Inspector General says.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 04:08 pm | June 04, 2018
Program is a crucial part of operations for hospitals that serve vulnerable populations because it offsets the high costs medications.
By Susan Morse | 03:07 pm | May 31, 2018
Brand drug manufacturers are delaying the development and entry of generics, federal officials say.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 11:54 am | May 29, 2018
New research found that 90 percent of providers would purchase medications from the joint venture with SSM and Trinity Health but one group is not so thrilled about the novel approach.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 12:27 pm | May 22, 2018
Lone physician at family clinic charged with 19 counts of distribution of controlled substances, including opioids, as well as defrauding Medicare and Medicaid.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:56 pm | May 21, 2018
Specialists say legislation is needed to grow workforce and hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable for driving prices up for consumers.
By Susan Morse | 04:00 pm | May 18, 2018
CMS existing policy requires plan sponsors to ensure enrollees pay the lesser of the Part D negotiated price or copay.
By Susan Morse | 10:32 am | May 17, 2018
Senate committee is taking a closer look at the drug discount program.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:17 pm | May 14, 2018
Nearly half of study participants revealed that they at times decide not to take their medication.
By Susan Morse | 01:29 pm | May 14, 2018
Medicare Advantage insurer Clover paired its data and care management with YouScript's genomic testing to reduce adverse drug interactions.