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Pharmacy

Oct 18 | Jeff Lagasse

Majority of physicians fear another prescription drug crisis

Physicians may be overconfident in their ability to recognize prescription drug misuse, with many trusting patients to take meds…

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Oct 17 | Jeff Lagasse

FDA approves record number of generic drugs, claiming savings to the healthcare system

The FDA is also approving greater numbers of complex generic drugs, which are more difficult to…

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Oct 17 |

Medicaid rebates central to the concern over 340B drug program, survey shows

Different states have different methods for identifying 340B drugs billed to programs, findings showed.

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Oct 15 | Jeff Lagasse

The anticipated savings would increase in a scenario in which biosimilars made up a larger…

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Oct 15 | Susan Morse

Medication adherence a big factor in Medicare Advantage star ratings

The bonus pool size in 2018 was $6.3 billion, which goes to 4-star and above plans as $500 per member, per year.

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Oct 02 | Jeff Lagasse

Room for improvement in drug dosage timing in hospitals uncovered at Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Drugs were administered in a series of surges and lulls that corresponded to changing…

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Oct 02 | Susan Morse

AARP files brief to HHS appeal of big pharma ruling

The rule does not have the "vast economic and political significance" put forward by the district court as it would cost drug…

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Sep 25 | Susan Morse

The social determinants of health include behavioral issues that add to utilization and cost

MOBE works with the 5% of the commercial population that spends 20% of insurer dollars.

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Sep 23 | Jeff Lagasse

Open Medicare data helps uncover potential hidden costs of healthcare

Medical providers receiving higher amounts of industry payments tend to bill higher drug and medical costs.

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Sep 20 | Jeff Lagasse

Medications underused in treating opioid addiction, says Mayo Clinic

Along with addiction counseling, the drugs naltrexone, buprenorphine and methadone all have a place in treatment for…

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