What does Amazon’s healthcare venture mean for the PBM industry?
Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.
View ArticleBenefit pros on the move: Prudential, WageWorks, Voya, Confidio
Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.
View ArticleWe’re in the middle of a specialty medication storm. Now what?
Claims are astronomical. The first thing employers should do is cover prescription drugs under stop loss insurance.
View ArticleTime to stop ignoring the risks of prescription drug rebates
Benefits consultants play a key role in preparing employers for how they should use point-of-sale rebates to lower healthcare costs.
View ArticleWhite House pulls the plug on proposed drug-rebate overhaul
The president’s proposal would have prohibited drugmakers from paying rebates to PBMs in government programs such as Medicare.
View ArticleWhat the HHS prescription drug rules mean for employer-sponsored plans
Benefit managers may need to review cost accumulator programs for specialty medications under recent regulations.
View ArticleNew partnership aims to help employees save money on prescription drugs
DirectPath has integrated a pricing tool into its platform, allowing workers to better determine the cost of medication.
View ArticleCVS wins court approval for antitrust accord on Aetna deal
The decision removes the final barrier to a deal that adds a major health insurance business to a nationwide network of pharmacies and prescription-drug benefit programs.
View ArticleAmazon's battle for corner pharmacy is fought over phone and fax
Drugstore are trying to keep Amazon from wresting away their piece of the $333 billion prescription-drug industry.
View ArticleHealth agency reverses course on prescription drug coupon regulations
Following critical feedback and possible IRS conflicts, an HHS FAQ walks back recent pharmacy rules.
View ArticleHow employers can reduce prescription drug spending
As medication costs continue to rise, employers should implement these strategies to mitigate the financial burden of pharmaceutical prices.
View ArticleCVS Caremark limits the purchase of essential medication to avoid stockpiling
Drugs used to treat chronic conditions are being tried on coronavirus patients; CVS wants to ensure there’s enough to go around.
View ArticleSpecialty drug conflicts of interest: Employers must act now to control the...
In order to maximize the plans fiduciary responsibilities, a contract with appropriate terms and definitions must be in place to allow the plan to exercise their right to carve-out prior authorization.
View ArticleCVS adds weight management to its PBM lineup
The pharmacy and retail giant partnered with the weight loss app Naturally Slim.
View ArticleWhite House pulls the plug on proposed drug-rebate overhaul
The president’s proposal would have prohibited drugmakers from paying rebates to PBMs in government programs such as Medicare.
View ArticleWhat the HHS prescription drug rules mean for employer-sponsored plans
Benefit managers may need to review cost accumulator programs for specialty medications under recent regulations.
View ArticleNew partnership aims to help employees save money on prescription drugs
DirectPath has integrated a pricing tool into its platform, allowing workers to better determine the cost of medication.
View ArticleCVS wins court approval for antitrust accord on Aetna deal
The decision removes the final barrier to a deal that adds a major health insurance business to a nationwide network of pharmacies and prescription-drug benefit programs.
View ArticleAmazon's battle for corner pharmacy is fought over phone and fax
Drugstore are trying to keep Amazon from wresting away their piece of the $333 billion prescription-drug industry.
View ArticleHealth agency reverses course on prescription drug coupon regulations
Following critical feedback and possible IRS conflicts, an HHS FAQ walks back recent pharmacy rules.
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