During this time of public health emergency, PBMs know the importance of pharmacies remaining focused on providing patient care. PBMs believe there needs to be a balance between helping pharmacies manage the influx of COVID-19 related patient needs and
Using data from CMS, we see increases in the average plan contract-level beneficiary adherence to hypertension medication. Gains in adherence translates to real people staying on their medications and having better health outcomes.
To help facilitate access to our nation’s nearly 70,000 retail pharmacies, PBMs are actively providing information to RxOpen, a central hub created after Hurricane Katrina to help promote uniform, consistent supply-chain information for stakeholders. PBMs also are supporting policy
(Washington, D.C.) — Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO JC Scott issued the following statement on Congress’ agreement on drug pricing language for the budget bill: “We appreciate congressional negotiators’ focus on prescription drug prices and applaud the inclusion
To minimize impacts on patient care associated with drug shortages, PBMs are leading crossindustry collaboration, including with pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies, hospitals, and health plans, to facilitate Americans’ continued access to a safe, effective, and reliable supply of prescription drugs.
Florida-based Newtek Business Solutions is a business development company that helps small and midsize businesses run their operations. Newtek serves the IT, HR, financial and customer service needs of their 100,000 customers. Newtek is a publicly traded company that has
PBMs recognize home delivery can provide an alternative way of safely accessing prescribed medications. To promote expanded access to home delivery, PBMs are temporarily waiving requirements for pharmacies to obtain proof-of-receipt signatures from patients, unless required by law. Because
According to a new analysis, there are now 70 PBMs operating in a diverse and competitive marketplace.
PBMs are committed to helping the patients we serve stay at home safely with reliable, convenient access to their needed prescription drugs. PBMs recognize that home delivery can provide an alternative way of safely accessing needed maintenance medications and
PBM Principles on Patient Access to Prescription Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic During this public health emergency, PBMs are committed to helping the patients we serve practice social distancing and stay at home safely with convenient, reliable access to their
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