Pharmacy
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.
Program is a crucial part of operations for hospitals that serve vulnerable populations because it offsets the high costs medications.
Brand drug manufacturers are delaying the development and entry of generics, federal officials say.
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.
Lone physician at family clinic charged with 19 counts of distribution of controlled substances, including opioids, as well as defrauding Medicare and Medicaid.
Specialists say legislation is needed to grow workforce and hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable for driving prices up for consumers.
CMS existing policy requires plan sponsors to ensure enrollees pay the lesser of the Part D negotiated price or copay.
Senate committee is taking a closer look at the drug discount program.
Nearly half of study participants revealed that they at times decide not to take their medication.
Medicare Advantage insurer Clover paired its data and care management with YouScript's genomic testing to reduce adverse drug interactions.