In case you missed it, a new PCMA Rx Research Corner blog highlighted the value employers find in their pharmacy benefit company relationships. As Congress considers passing misguided proposals in the new year that will undermine the critical flexibility and
The new Biden administration has started off strong, taking a thoughtful approach to any number of critical health care issues and pulling back a number of new regulations to take a fresh look at these public policy issues. To avoid
The Visante study highlights top selling Medicare Part D brand-name drugs with steady price increases and no change in rebate levels over a five-year period from 2012 to 2017. In addition, the study analyzes a number of Medicare Part B
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a legislative package, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), which requires electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) of controlled substances in Medicare. This is an important step in the fight against America’s
(Washington, D.C.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement on a Medicare Part D report released today by the Office of Inspector (OIG), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “This report finally debunks the myth
A recent blog (“Payers and PBMs Profit from Obscure Pharmacy Fees, While Seniors See No Relief in Prescription Costs”) suggests performance-based price concessions are retained by PBMs, restrict the growth of independent pharmacies, and inflate Medicare Part D enrollee’s out-of-pocket costs—unfounded
With a nod to Dickens given that it’s the holidays, I’ve been thinking about biosimilars past, present and future lately. In that holiday spirit, even though the parallels aren’t perfect to the classic holiday story, let’s look at the biosimilar
(Washington, D.C.) — As independent drugstore lobbyists descend on Harrisburg for their lobby day, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement: “Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) advocate on behalf of Pennsylvania’s consumers and health plan sponsors by negotiating with drug manufacturers and
(Washington, D.C.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) today announced that Katie Payne has been appointed Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications. In her role, Ms. Payne will be responsible for leading PCMA’s communications function and will oversee the
Specialty Pharmacies What are Specialty Pharmacies? Payer-aligned specialty pharmacies have the technology and clinical experience to enhance the safety, quality of care of patients receiving specialty medications. Pharmacists and physicians at specialty pharmacies offer support to patients with complex medical
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