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Medicare Part B

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GAO: PBMs Gave Back Majority of Drug Rebates

PBMs provide a valuable service in delivering drug benefits to beneficiaries.

Elizabeth Wright August 15, 2019
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Binding Arbitration for Medicare Part B: Price Controls by Another Name

The Trump administration proposed using an International Pricing Index in October 2018 to reimburse providers for drugs administered under

Elizabeth Wright April 24, 2019
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Adopting Foreign Countries’ Price Controls: A Really Bad Idea

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) was troubled and mystified when the Trump administration issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking that would change Medicare Part B

Elizabeth Wright October 31, 2018
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Taxpayers and Patients Win Second Round on 340B Drug Discount Rule

New final 340B drug discount rule from CMS could save Medicare beneficiaries an estimated $320 million in copayments in 2018 alone

Elizabeth Wright July 18, 2018
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Taxpayers and Patients Win First Round on 340B Drug Discount Rule

On January 1, 2018, hospitals will begin to receive lower government reimbursements for drugs purchased under the 340B program.

Elizabeth Wright January 5, 2018