Three Pricing Models That Address the High-Cost Gene, Cell TherapiesApril 15, 2018By Matthew Majewski Here are three innovative structures in pricing models to address the high-cost of curative therapies.
How to Treat Substance Abuse with a Model of Ongoing CareApril 13, 2018By Tracey Walker Here's how one federally qualified health center in southcentral Pennsylvania is tackling the opioid crisis in its community.
The Blood Pressure Drugs that are Linked to Lower MortalityApril 11, 2018By Tracey Walker A study from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute has shocking findings about certain blood pressure medications and mortality outcomes.Top 10 AMCP Sessions Health Execs Should AttendApril 11, 2018By Aubrey Westgate Attending the AMCP Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Boston April 23 to April 26? Here are our top session recommendations.
Payers Seize Opportunities to Control Diabetes Drug CostsApril 08, 2018By Tracey Walker Diabetes drug spending is on the rise, but there are ways to control it.
Do Preferred Pharmacy Networks Save Money for Part D Beneficiaries?April 02, 2018By Tracey Walker A new Oliver Wyman reveals costly findings about Part D beneficiaries enrolled in plans without preferred pharmacy networks.Opinion: Time to Manage ‘Clinically Superfluous’ Drug Products to Control CostsPBMs are in a unique position to leverage three critical tools to protect patients from unnecessary healthcare costs. Will PBMs Be the Next Target of Opioid Lawsuits?March 28, 2018By Karen Appold Experts weigh in on a recent lawsuit against PBMs, whether similar lawsuits will crop up, and the likely outcomes. Global Genetic-Based Database Ramps UpMarch 20, 2018By Tracey Walker The new global DNA registry could help enable more precise treatments and identify who’s at risk for certain health problems. Why Efforts to Curb Opioid Use Haven’t Translated to the Pediatric PopulationMarch 19, 2018By Tracey Walker A new study shows efforts to reduce prescription opioid use in adults has not curtailed the incidence of pediatric opioid ingestions. Find out why.