Pharmacy

More than 1,455 lobbyists representing 400 companies, universities and other organizations pushed for or against a House version of a Cures bill this congressional cycle.

Prices for outpatient, inpatient, professional services, and prescription drugs increased between 3.5 and 9 percent in 2015, report says.

Using its claims data and analytics, Cigna will alert these doctors when their opioid prescribing patterns are not consistent with CDC guidelines.

Nermin Awad El-Hadik colluded with a Texas clinic manager for referrals, many who required pricey compound medications.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services adds Medicaid drug spending, manufacturer rebate to consumer website.

Athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush and consultant Paul Keckley both think Trump's desire to run the country as a businessman means programs that test new payment models will remain.

PwC report says administration is more likely to rely on free market levers, such as price transparency for providers and open negotiations with pharmaceutical companies than the traditional regulatory process.

The research underscores the need for doctors to talk to patients about ways to keep the drugs safely, especially if children are in the household.

Scheme involved the prescription of compounded pain and scar creams to military personnel at Fort Hood, Texas.

Medicare drug plan enrollees face 9 percent premium increase unless they switch plans during open enrollment.