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Understanding how to choose a pharmacy benefit manager can be beneficial for lowering prescription drug costs.
November 22U.S. Group Re Rose/Rosebud -
From 2007 to 2017, consumer costs for prescription drugs grew 40% — to $333 billion. Pharmacy benefit managers can help mitigate this kind of growth if insurers understand how to assess various PBM types effectively.
November 21U.S. Group Re Rose/Rosebud -
Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market clients to customize their prescription program.
April 12Corporate Synergies -
Alex Azar says plans with higher deductibles "should incentivize patients to choose care options with more competitive prices.”
April 11 -
Before mergers are finalized and carriers begin implementing new underwriting rules and changes, it may be a challenge for mid-market employers to customize their prescription program.
April 11Corporate Synergies -
The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.
February 5 -
The administration’s proposal would be a boon for employers and employees — and bring actual drug costs into the light.
February 4 -
The Trump administration’s new prescription drug proposal is vital to correct an increasingly dysfunctional market for employer plan sponsors.
February 4National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions -
Those new to Medicare may not realize they need to buy a separate policy to cover prescription drugs. There are some partial exceptions, but even in those cases, coverage can vary.
October 1 -
HHS' Alex Azar told lawmakers that it may be time to eliminate the complex system of rebates that drug companies and pharmacy-benefit managers use to negotiate and set prices.
June 13