PCMA: Is CMS’ Study on Medicare Part D Preferred Pharmacies a Pretext for Major Changes?
December 16, 2014
(Washington, D.C.) —A study released today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on preferred pharmacies in...
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PCMA: Lower Cost, Preferred Pharmacies Popular with Seniors in Medicare Part D
December 11, 2014
A recent analysis finds that almost nine out of 10 Medicare Part D prescription drug plans offered in the...
PCMA Statement: ‘Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act’
December 02, 2014
(Washington, D.C.)— New legislation introduced today by U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and...
White Paper: How FDA Can Increase Competition Among Brand, Generic and Specialty Medications
November 17, 2014
(Washington, D.C.)— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can enhance competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace, helping lower prescription drug...
PCMA: New NCPA Report Calls for “Lock-In” Pharmacy Program to Fight Medicare Fraud and Abuse
October 30, 2014
(Washington, D.C.)—As policymakers examine ways to curb the prescription drug abuse epidemic, a new report by the National Center...
Survey: 9 in 10 Rural/Small Town Seniors have Convenient Access to Preferred Pharmacies in Medicare
October 06, 2014
(Washington, D.C.)—A new survey conducted by Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) shows...
PCMA: How Congress Can Fight Prescription Drug Fraud and Abuse
September 29, 2014
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt today outlined policy solutions that could reduce prescription fraud...
PCMA: New OIG Report Cites Drug Manufacturer “Copay Coupon” Use in Medicare Part D
September 19, 2014
(Washington, DC) — “Copay coupons,” a drug manufacturer marketing tactic often used to inflate sales of brand drugs among...
September 10, 2014
Mail-service and specialty pharmacies will save consumers, employers, unions, and government plans a combined $311 billion over the next...
Lawsuit Challenges Iowa Health Mandate that Forces Employers to Pay More for Prescription Drugs
September 02, 2014
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), today filed a lawsuit...
HHS-OIG Report: Pharmacy “Lock In” Programs Increase Patient Safety and Reduce Costs
August 06, 2014
A new report by the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), “Part D Beneficiaries With Questionable...
PCMA: Medicare Part D 2015 Premiums Remain Flat
July 31, 2014
According to data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the 2015 average monthly Medicare Part...