Benefits Think Taming Rx drug costs could save employers big money

Published February 29, 2016 11:48 AM EST Updated February 29, 2016 11:54 AM EST 4 Min Read

“Drug policy has become emblematic not only of the larger healthcare cost problem, but of a deeply dysfunctional Congressional practice that threatens patients’ interests and our nation’s long-term economic stability.”

Brian Klepper

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Brian Klepper, PhD, is a healthcare analyst, commentator and entrepreneur. He is founding principal of Worksite Health Advisors. He formerly served as CEO of the National Business Coalition on … Read full bio

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