Benefits Think Will the rebate bubble burst?
A system without rebates would require significant fundamental change to the foundational economics of the drug ecosystem.
Scott Vogel
Confidio
Pharmacy benefits
Benefits Think How employers can manage the skyrocketing cost of specialty drugs
Custom pharmacy network design, site of care choice and employee education should all be a part of companies’ strategies.
Dr. Miles Varn
PinnacleCare
Battling Rx price increases: How to cut pharmacy costs in half
Pharmacy benefit manager rebates and third-party revenues are killing employers’ prescription drug plans. Here’s what companies should do about it.
Amazon’s PillPack deal a warning shot for PBMs
The online retail giant’s purchase of the drug delivery service could mean the end of pharmacy benefit managers and a major wake up call for benefit brokers, says Shandon Fowler.
Battling Rx price increases: How to cut pharmacy costs in half
Pharmacy benefit manager rebates and third-party revenues are killing employer’s prescription drug plans. What are the best strategies to adopt?
Amazon’s PillPack deal a warning shot for PBMs
The online retail giant’s purchase of the drug delivery service could mean the end of pharmacy benefit managers and a major wake up call for benefit brokers, says Shandon Fowler.
Benefits Think How a human pharmacist could outperform Amazon’s PillPack
The online retail giant’s purchase of the e-pharmacy may deliver convenience but who will monitor customers for side effects and wrong dosages?
Trista E. Collins
ELMC Rx Solutions
Many drugmakers ignore Trump — and raise prices anyway
In the first 10 days of July, at least ten drugmakers and biotechnology companies have raised prices on at least 20 brand-name medicines.
Amazon’s PillPack deal puts PBMs, advisers on notice
With employers and employees going directly to the source for their specialty drug needs, pharmacy benefit managers and brokers will need to adapt quickly to a new healthcare landscape.
Amazon’s PillPack deal puts PBMs, advisers on notice
With employers and employees going directly to the source for their specialty drug needs, pharmacy benefit managers and brokers will need to adapt quickly to a new healthcare landscape.
Is the Amazon deal a bitter pill for healthcare? Experts weigh in
The online retail conglomerate takes another step into the health market with its announcement to buy PillPack, surprising several industry leaders.
Is the Amazon deal a bitter pill for brokers? Healthcare experts weigh in
The online retail conglomerate takes another step into the healthcare market with its announcement to buy online pharmacy, surprising several industry leaders.
NAHU debate: The high cost of medication in America
With the updates to Medicare after the passing of the Affordable Care Act prescription drug cost is running rampant due to the inability to negotiate price and the lack of benchmarks for stability.
Benefits Think ‘Right to try’ is compassionate legislation, but does it make sense?
A “Hail Mary” pass is understandable when it comes to treating a seriously ill loved one, but questions remain about reimbursement.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Amazon makes big foray into healthcare with PillPack purchase
The transaction sets up a showdown between Amazon and pharmacy benefit managers including Express Scripts, which recently agreed to be acquired by health insurer Cigna and CVS Health.
NAHU debate: The high cost of medication in America
With the updates to Medicare after the passing of the Affordable Care Act prescription drug cost is running rampant due to the inability to negotiate price and the lack of benchmarks for stability.
A cure for high pharma costs? Import drugs, export patients
Attempting to circumvent the costly specialty drug chain, brokers are encouraging clients to shop for FDA-approved drugs outside the U.S.
BeneCard’s value-based care model to opioid scripts cuts doses to five days
By continually reviewing prescription benefit policies and adapting them to current clinical information, employees are limited to their first exposure to addictive painkillers.
Benefits Think CREATES Act will lower prescription drug costs
By passing this popular bipartisan legislation now, Congress can help make coverage and care more affordable for everyone.
Greg Gierer
America’s Health Insurance Plans
Benefits Think CREATES Act will lower prescription drug costs
By passing this popular bipartisan legislation now, Congress can help make coverage and care more affordable for everyone.
Greg Gierer
America’s Health Insurance Plans