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Alex Jung: It’s time to Think Differently about Specialty Drugs

WebGrowth in specialty drug per member per month (PMPM) was 14.2% in 2021, and PMPM specialty drug cost has doubled from $615 in 2016 to $1,295 in 2021. Jung …

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Mark Cuban’s Pharmacy and Vivio Team up to Manage Specialty …

WebVivio Health, a specialty drug management company, has formed a relationship with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to access specialty drugs from …

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Optum Rx to Provide Weight Loss Management Program

WebBeginning Jan. 1, 2024, Optum Rx will begin offering plan sponsors a new weight management and wellness support program. Called Optum Rx Weight Engage, …

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UPDATED: UnitedHealthcare Makes Formulary Changes for …

WebUnitedHealthcare is offering expanded access and lower prescription drug costs for some 2023 Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. The insurer that …

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HHS Reminds Plans to Provide Coverage for Contraception

WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new guidance to health plans and insurers to ensure they comply with the requirements to …

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EmpiRx Health to Scale Its Value-Driven Pharmacy Program

WebEmpiRx Health has launched a new model that expands on its “value versus volume” paradigm for delivering PBM services. The new model formalizes EmpiRx …

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Preventable medication errors: Look-alike/sound-alike mix-ups

WebConfusing drug names, or "look-alike/sound-alike names" (LASAs), are among the most common reasons for medication errors worldwide; these errors can lead to both

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Health Plans Release 2024 Prescription Changes in Medicare Plans

WebMedicare enrollment has been steadily increasing. As of March 2023, 65.7 million people are enrolled in Medicare, an increase of almost 100,000 since the last …

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Insurance Access to Digital Therapeutics Continues to Grow

WebIn many cases, solutions are offered at no cost to members. “Our goal is to give patients access to new and affordable options to improve and maintain their health, …

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UnitedHealthcare to End Copays for Some Drugs

WebBeginning in January 2023, UnitedHealthcare will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for some preferred prescription drugs. Patients in standard fully-insured group …

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ICER and Nonprofit to Develop Framework to Assess Digital …

WebInitially, ICER is partnering with the PHTI to establish an original assessment framework developed specifically for digital health tools, ICER’s President, Steve …

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CVS’s Health Services Business Grows 9% in First Half of 2023

Web“We consistently demonstrate value to consumers and our clients by successfully managing drug cost trend and bringing innovative clinical solutions to the …

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Shifting Health Plan Policies Impact Access to Specialty Drugs

WebCommercial health plans in the United States seem to be implementing more limitations and restrictions when it comes to coverage for specialty drugs, …

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Formulary Placement and Outcomes to Drive Physician Use of …

WebIt may take 12 months to 18 months to get a true understanding of the impact that the Humira biosimilars have had in terms of formulary placement and clinical and economic …

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Coherus Announces Lowest Price for Humira Biosimilar, Partners …

WebCoherus BioSciences said it will launch its Humira biosimlar Yusimry (adalimumab-aqvh) at the lowest list price for any Humira biosimilar.. Coherus will launch …

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New PBM Launches to Bring a New Model to Pharmacy Benefits

WebApplication error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information). LucyRx has $500 million in equity it will use for …

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Express Scripts and Cigna Add Zepbound to Formularies

Web“Today opens another chapter for adults living with obesity who have been looking for a new treatment option like Zepbound,” Rhonda Pacheco, group vice …

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Flipt, Evio Partner on Pharmacy Benefit Solution for Employers

Web“Using Flipt’s technology platform, Evio will deliver a reimagined pharmacy health benefit solution, initially for a select group of the most innovative and forward …

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Tyson Foods Selects Rightway as its PBM over CVS Caremark

Web“Their current PBM relationship was not generating the economics that they were looking for, and the feedback from their key members and associates was …

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