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September 23, 2013

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Health insurance exchange formularies: Charting new waters

With elements of typical commercial offerings as well as those of Medicare Part D, there are many nuances that one must consider when building an exchange formulary and creating the surrounding benefit. » More

Recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers

With the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2014, primary care providers are ill-prepared to accept the enormous influx of new patients, which will place an even greater strain on the already strapped primary care workforce.
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Pilot program explores use of 2D barcodes in vaccine record-keeping

In an effort to help facilitate accurate and uniform records of US vaccine usage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and immunization community stakeholders are exploring the potential of 2-dimensional (2D) barcoding to streamline immunization practices. » More

State limits specialty copays to $150 maximum per fill

Member cost sharing is one of the mainstays in pharmacy benefit management. In the state of Delaware, however, a new law puts a $150 cap on specialty-drug copays, which will have insurers relying more heavily on other interventions to manage spending. » More

Catamaran anticipates new advantages with recent mergers

Catamaran, a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) has been on a buying binge since 2008, snapping up its sixth PBM, Restat. The $409.5 million cash purchase is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2013. » More

 

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