Federal Trade Commission’s ‘pro-competitive’ perspective could support conclusion that pharmacy benefit managers serve useful role in lowering drug costs, health policy expert suggests. FTC will get an earful about PBM practices, but ‘those complaints could be an indication that competition is working.’
Any recommendations emerging from the Federal Trade Commission’s exploration of the impact that pharmacy benefit managers have on a range of stakeholders may not ultimately target many of the drug access issues so often cited by critics of the sector, according to Manatt Health senior advisor Ian Spatz.
That’s because the FTC is likely to find that many of the functions carried out by PBMs effectively promote price...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is considering imposing price inflation rebates on Part B drugs furnished to enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans in addition to those covered by fee-for-service Medicare.
Doctors are increasingly falling victim to financial scams due to their high incomes, busy schedules, and trust in professional networks. Recognizing the tactics scammers use and the reasons behind physicians’ susceptibility is essential for protecting medical professionals.
Hemgenix has now secured reimbursement in several European markets, and while the path to reimbursement for the high-cost product has not always been easy, innovative access deals have helped to smooth the way.
Senate HELP Committee chair Sanders trying to broker a deal between Novo Nordisk and the major pharmacy benefit managers that will lead to lower list prices.
Revised recommendation is based on most recent data on circulating strains in US, where KP.3 is now dominant. Novavax sticks with plans targeting the JN.1 ‘parent strain.’
Pink Sheet reporter and editors discuss the US FDA’s changes to the COVID-19 vaccine indication and its revocation of the vaccine emergency use authorizations, as well as new vaccine coverage and reimbursement questions.
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