Utah seeks hybrid exchange

Governor Gary Herbert hopes to gain federal certification for a unique hybrid exchange model. » More

Ohio makes its move on Medicaid

Republican Governor John Kasich has committed to Medicaid expansion but will back out if PPACA funding is not produced.
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Don't just monitor diabetes… manage it!

ARKRAY offers managed care organizations unique solutions to lower PMPM costs; improve member outcomes; and covert members to GLUCOCARD® blood glucose meters. We want to help you improve your members' health. Read more

Federal exchanges face challenges

The federal government and states will face a number of challenges upon establishing and operating federally facilitated health insurance exchanges. » More

FDA drug approvals hit record high

In 2012, the FDA approved 39 innovative drug therapies—the most new drug approvals in the United States since 1996, when 53 new drugs were approved. » More

Save on Rx after Brand-Generic Maxed – Download Savings Calculator

Health care payers attempting to reduce Rx spending may have exhausted their potential to switch members from brand to generic. One solution is to move members from their current brand drugs to less expensive alternative brands with equivalent therapeutic intent. Calculate potential savings here .

Faster access to cancer drugs needed

Although generally satisfied with global cancer research progress, the public believes it takes too long for new cancer drugs to reach patients. » More

PAC Delivers More Predictable GER than AWP – click here to see example

New drug price type, Predictive Acquisition Cost (PAC), delivers more predictable and stable generic effective rate (GER) than Average Wholesale Price (AWP). Click here
to see a scenario illustrating how PAC compares to AWP for GER variability across drug groups. See example now.

Hydrocodone may move to controlled-substance category

An FDA advisory committee has voted in favor of moving hydrocodone combination drugs into the more restrictive "Schedule II" category of controlled substances. » More

Better care. Greater adherence.

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is dedicated to delivering better outcomes, such as boosting adherence rates as high as 96% through therapy management programs.
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Business Strategy

• Costs drive Medicaid's reality

• Exchanges must market their brands

• Rising costs challenge insurers

• Plans to pay 3.5% of premiums in federal exchanges

• U.S. must break status quo

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