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Tuberculosis treatment requires medication and monitoring

February 1, 2010

Poor adherence is the most common cause of treatment failure. Months of treatment and observation produces improvement

Plan sponsors seek clear path to lowest net drug costs

January 1, 2010

Transparent models are fee-based, but do plan sponsors gain anything from such arrangements?

Oral cancer drugs warrant equal coverage

June 12, 2009

The disparity in coverage between oral and IV chemotherapy medication is a critical issue for patients and is being debated at the national and federal levels.

Wal-Mart programs may indicate shift

June 12, 2009

Wal-Mart pharmacy programs has industry rethinking benefit approaches.

MCOs make their mark on value-based design

May 1, 2009

Reduced copays encourage patient compliance with drug regimens, but broader tagets are needed

Adherence, compliance key with underinsured

April 10, 2009

Prescription drug trends show that the underinsured may be voluntarily opting out of compliance due to affordability issues. Lower copayments may be key to curbing this.

Market calls for fewer drug reps

April 1, 2009

Specialty drugs bring about the need for a sales force with more clinical knowledge

CDHP members maintain levels of care

March 1, 2009

One of the main criticisms of consumer-directed health plans questions whether members avoid needed medications to save money

Part D tiers cost patients more

January 1, 2009

Cancer patient advocates are concerned that management strategies are reducing access to treatment options.

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