John Arnold: Are pharmacy benefit managers the good guys or bad guys of drug pricing?
(By John Arnold for ST A T) In the ongoing debate over drug prices, the pharmaceutical industry has been highly
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Tips on how to find the best Medicare Drug Plan for you for 2019
Medicare Plan Finder tool at Medicare.gov remains the best way to search for Medicare Part Plans, which cover prescription drugs
Read MoreImagine there are no PBMs. It’s easy if you try
(By Sally Welborn and Pramod John for ST A T) Americans are divided on many fronts: tariffs, building walls, and
Read MoreCalPERS Health Chief Wields The Power Of Data To Tame Costs
(By Alex Leeds Matthews for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) As prices for drugs and procedures soar, and
Read MoreSupport for drug companies to put prices in consumer ads
In a letter of support for the Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act for 2019, or
Read MoreMedicare could have saved $925M by swapping brand-name combo drugs for generics
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Brand-name combination drugs may be more expensive than buying each drug separately,
Read MoreThese 6 drugmakers froze price hikes in response to Trump’s criticism
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The pharmaceutical industry is facing increased pressure from President Donald Trump, lawmakers
Read MoreFDA is extending the expiration date of some lots of EpiPen
FDA is extending the expiration date of some lots of EpiPen and its authorized generic to combat the national shortage
Read MoreShould Pharma and Congress do more to cut drug prices?
In a conference call with reporters, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said Congress and drugmakers should be
Read MoreRehabilitation Plus Rehab? Jails Dispense Drugs To Treat Inmates’ Addictions
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) At a time when the U.S. government is trying to deal with a
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