Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2019 - First Report Managed Care
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The IRS, with input from HHS, expands list of preventive care options for HSA participants with high deductible health plans; our experts offer insights, predict the level of adoption, and address potential downsides.
The IRS, with input from HHS, expands list of preventive care options for HSA participants with high deductible health plans; our experts offer insights, predict the level of adoption, and address potential downsides.
The IRS, with input from HHS,...
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According to a recent JAMA Network Open study, reduced list prices for hepatitis C treatments might have increased net revenue for drug manufacturers, due to lower discounts in the 340B program, as well as the higher share of sales using the...
According to a recent JAMA Network Open study, reduced list prices for hepatitis C treatments might have increased net revenue for drug manufacturers, due to lower discounts in the 340B program, as well as the higher share of sales using the...
According to a recent JAMA...
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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recently submitted its 2019 annual report on Medicare payment policy to Congress with recommendations on billing reform in primary care, creating better access including eliminating “incident...
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recently submitted its 2019 annual report on Medicare payment policy to Congress with recommendations on billing reform in primary care, creating better access including eliminating “incident...
The Medicare Payment Advisory...
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In a time of mounting pressure from stakeholders to diversify its portfolio, AbbVie recently announced that the company has entered into a transaction agreement to acquire Allergan in a cash and stock deal worth approximately $63 billion.
In a time of mounting pressure from stakeholders to diversify its portfolio, AbbVie recently announced that the company has entered into a transaction agreement to acquire Allergan in a cash and stock deal worth approximately $63 billion.
In a time of mounting pressure...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule aimed at providing patients better access to needed medications and reducing administrative burden by revising the prior authorization process for Medicare Part D.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule aimed at providing patients better access to needed medications and reducing administrative burden by revising the prior authorization process for Medicare Part D.
The Centers for Medicare &...
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According to a recent study, despite numerous effective treatments for asthma, a significant faction of patients do not achieve sustained asthma control and could be faced with increased financial burden and decreased quality-adjusted life...
According to a recent study, despite numerous effective treatments for asthma, a significant faction of patients do not achieve sustained asthma control and could be faced with increased financial burden and decreased quality-adjusted life...
According to a recent study,...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that a state plan amendment (SPA) for supplemental rebate agreements utilizing subscription model for hepatitis C therapies in Medicaid has been approved in Lousiana.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that a state plan amendment (SPA) for supplemental rebate agreements utilizing subscription model for hepatitis C therapies in Medicaid has been approved in Lousiana.
The Centers for Medicare &...
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08/26/2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance for state Medicaid agencies in an effort to continue enhancing the financial and programmatic integrity of each program.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance for state Medicaid agencies in an effort to continue enhancing the financial and programmatic integrity of each program.
The Centers for Medicare &...
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Recent trials of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have shown these drug classes could reduce or prevent cardiovascular and renal disease, improving outcomes despite their high cost.
Recent trials of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have shown these drug classes could reduce or prevent cardiovascular and renal disease, improving outcomes despite their high cost.
Recent trials of GLP-1 receptor...
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