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.
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
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
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
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.
January 5, 2018